3 pregnant women die after suffering from an influenza strain

By Bob Waqasaqa

Sunday 19/06/2016

Health Ministry’s adviser for Communicable Diseases, Dr Mike Kama

Three pregnant women died after suffering from an influenza strain similar to the H1N1.

Health Ministry’s adviser for Communicable Diseases, Dr Mike Kama said initially the strain of influenza was hard to diagnose because of the variation of its genotype.

He added that the influenza’s genotype was more virulent than usual.

He added that the most vulnerable right now is the very old, children and pregnant women.

Meanwhile Health Minister, Jone Usamate said efforts are being made to properly deal with the issue.

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