On the South Sudan border, Lamwo District is battling a cholera outbreak. The disease that was first reported on January 5, 2025, at Agoro Health Centre III has not waned and amidst significant effort to contain it.
Local leaders and health officials are asking for additional support in order to urgently needed to manage the situation effectively.
LC5 Chairperson Sisto Oyet noted that 61 cases have been recorded since the outbreak began.
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“Of the cumulative cases, 52 patients have been discharged, and nine remain admitted in the ward,” Oyet said.
The district health officer, Dr. Denis Ochula, highlighted the swift response by health teams, including enhanced surveillance throughout the district, with a particular focus on Agoro Sub-county.
This prevailing cholera outbreak is suspected to have originated during the festive season, which saw increased cross-border movement between Uganda and South Sudan.
“South Sudan is experiencing an ongoing cholera outbreak, which may have contributed to the spread,” Ochula said.
Chairperson Oyet called for urgent assistance from the central government and international stakeholders.
“We face critical shortages of cholera beds and medical staff. We’ve concentrated available personnel at Agoro Health Centre III, but the needs far outweigh the resources,” Oyet stated.
Lamwo authorities are asking for more resources as the country presently faces the Mpox outbreak.
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