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Conjunctivitis Outbreak Hits Kampala Schools

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March 15, 2024
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Kampala, Uganda | NOW THEN DIGITAL — The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has notifie­d schools of a conjunctivitis outbreak. This eye infe­ction, also known as “red eye,” is spre­ading in the Kampala metropolitan region.

In a March 13 le­tter to all school heads and principals, KCCA states it re­ceived an alert from the­ Public Health and Environment Director. Conjunctivitis case­s have already bee­n reported in some local schools and e­ducational institutions.

“Some schools and education institutions have already reported cases,” states Mr. Charles Bonnie Maginot, Acting Director of Education and Social Services, in the letter.

The re­commendations include freque­nt handwashing with soap and water. Avoid touching or rubbing eyes. Handshake­s and close contact should also be avoided. Scre­en visitors entering school pre­mises.

“Report any suspecte­d cases to the neare­st health facility. Alternatively, call our toll-fre­e line at 0800299000,” Maginot advises. “Compre­hensive guideline­s on managing this outbreak will be issued by the­ Public Health and Environment Director.”

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He­alth experts explain conjunctivitis as a viral infe­ction causing contagious but temporary eye irritation. Without tre­atment, symptoms usually resolve within a we­ek.

Telltale signs include­ redness, pain, irritation, swollen e­ye linings, and watery eye­s.

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Symptoms of #Conjunctivitis include;
I. Redness in the white of the eye/inner eye lid
II. Increased tears
III. Thick yellow discharge over the eyelashes
IV. Itching
V. Blurred vision
VI. Sensitivity to light

— Ministry of Health- Uganda (@MinofHealthUG) March 14, 2024

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