The Ministry of Health-MOH has kick-started a second community survey process to aid in spotting f COVID-19 infections in Uganda.
The rapid assessment program will target at least 10,000 contacts and children where COVID-19 cases are detected in 11 selected districts.
These include; Masaka, Kyotera, Rakai, Adjumani, Buikwe, Gulu, Amuru, Ntungamo, Isingiro, Kakumiro and Kasese.
Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng while flagging off the campaign says now is that the lockdown has been lifted, and community transmissions are still being registered, its relevant to identify the central place of the virus.
Acheng says the population groups to be assessed include: -Border crossing points and communities Uganda Revenue Authority-URA staff working at Points of Entry, migratory population, traders, Law enforcement officers, Health workers, Boda Boda and bicycle riders, Sex workers in Slum areas.
According to the MOH, Households in high-risk exposure areas of border districts, Children under 15 years old, the Elderly (above 60 years old), Factory workers and Fishing communities are also to be targeted.
Results of COVID-19 tests done on 21 July 2020 in Uganda confirm 3 new cases. The cumulative confirmed cases of Ugandans are now 1,075.
