BUSHENYI – Bushenyi district health department has confirmed the outbreak of conjunctivitis (Red eye) disease in the district. Conjunctivitis is an infection caused by a virus.
Dr.Mwesigye Edward, the Bushenyi district health officer said that they have already registered some cases from the sub-counties of Kyeizooba, Nyabubare, Kizinda-Kigoma town council, Rwetuha town council and Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality.
Mwesigye advised communities,schools and health facilities to reactivate the existing infection prevention measures in schools such as frequent hand washing with water and soap,avoid rubbing of eyes and touching of the eyes.
Robert Atuhairwe, the Bushenyi district RDC advised People to avoid shaking hands and ensure screening visitors coming to the Institutions.
The signs include redness in the eyes ,pain in the eyes irritation in the eye,swollen lining of the eye and watery eyes.
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