Uganda confirms first Covid-19 death as cases rise to 1,079

By: Admin

Health News

Uganda’s Ministry of Health on Thursday reported the country’s first Covid-19 death as confirmed cases rose to 1,079.

The deceased was a 34-year-old Ugandan support staff working in Namisindwa District, according to Dr Henry Mwebesa, the director general health services.
She first presented with Covid-like signs and symptoms including fever, dry cough, headache and difficulty in breathing.
She was initially admitted to Wasungui HC II on Wednesday (July 15, 2020) and treated for severe pneumonia.

However, on Monday (July 20, 2020), she was transferred to Joy Hospice health facility, in Mbale District, where she was isolated in the female ward.

While in isolation, the patient’s condition deteriorated with difficulty in breathing, cough, chills and headache. She passed on Tuesday (July 21, 2020) at 2:00am and was buried last evening (July 23, 2020) as per Safe Dignified Burial procedures.