Uganda has registered her 1st COVID-19 death after a long struggle with the Global pandemic.
A 34-year-old Ugandan female, resident of Namisindwa District who presented with COVID like signs and symptoms.
Director General Health Services, Dr Henry Mwebesa , has confirmed.
The Ministry Of Health, Uganda says;
Uganda registers 1st COVID-19 death.
The deceased was initially admitted to Wasungui HC II on Wednesday, 15th July, 2020 and treated for severe pneumonia. However, on Monday, 20th July, 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. Unfortunately, she passed on on Tuesday 21st July, 2020 at 2:00am. May her soul rest in eternal peace. She was buried on 23rd July 2020 as per Safe Dignified Burial procedures.
The Health body made the official communication through its social media handle this evening;
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