The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has flagged off teams to conduct the second Rapid Assessment Survey to determine the extent of community transmission of COVID-19 and possible risk groups.
10,000 Ugandans will be interviewed, and samples withdrawn and tested for COVID-19.
Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng: The targeted districts for the survey as guided by the number of infected individuals are:
- Masaka
- Kyotera
- Adjumani
- Rakai
- Isingiro
- Gulu
- Buikwe
- Ntungamo
- Amuru
- Kakumiro
- Kasese
Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng: The population groups to be assessed include:
- Border crossing points and communities (Uganda Revenue Authority staff working at Points of Entry, migratory population, traders)
- Law enforcement officers
- Health workers
- Boda boda and bicycle riders
- Sex workers
- Slum areas
- Households in high risk exposure areas of border districts
- Children under 15 years old
- The Elderly (above 60 years old)
- Factory workers
- Fishing communities
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Health - Republic of Uganda.
