Measles: The reported suspected cases decreased slightly in week 37. Nine districts reported more than 5 suspected cases: Kampala (17), Kalangala (9), Ibanda (9), Buikwe (7), Mbarara (7), Lira (6), Kiruhura (6), Rakai (6) and Kamwenge (5).
Action: National supervisors are training health workers at the regional level in preparation for the measles immunization campaign to be conducted from 3rd - 6th October 2015.
Malaria: A report from the mission to evaluate the response activities in the 10 outbreak districts indicated that the malaria cases is still above the normal channels. At national level, there was 12% increase in number of cases, probably reflecting the increase in reporting rate. Gulu (8021), Arua (7048), Agago (4514), Kitgum (4514) and Yumbe (4023) reported the highest number of cases. The first four districts are current;y experiencing an outbreak and the numbers are reflecting the change in reporting rates.
Action: The districts have been tasked to send more regular reports to the national level. Treatment of cases is still emphasized and social mobilisation is ongoing