Pallisa District is battling a fresh outbreak of scabies in villages adjacent to shores of Lake Lemwa. The disease, which manifests with severe itching, has left more than 250 people in Nsambya Village, Kasoda Sub-county, admitted. Other affected villages include Nakibakilo, Nakibuya Bukenye A, Najeneti II, and Nakitende.Mr Emma Okiro, the health assistant in-charge of  Kasodo, on Monday attributed the outbreak to poor hygiene and sanitation.  Mr Okiro, however, said the health team is sensitising the communities about the importance of keeping hygiene to reduce the spread.

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