Over 400 Families in Rukungiri Infected with Jiggers
The most affected are Rushebeya, Kateramo, Kempazi among others all in Kikongi parish Bwambara sub-county in Rujumbura country Rukungiri district
John Tumushabe, the Chairperson Lc1 Kateramo Cell in Kikongi Bwambara sub-county Rukungiri District said that he has been receiving such cases from members in his cell.
“I have been receiving complaints about families with people affected by Jiggers. Yes, it’s true we Jiggers in our area” Tumushabe said.
Tumushabe added that ” together with Members of the Village Health Team have sensitized the affected homes about improved hygiene but they have failed to copy with proper sanitation and home cleanliness”
Tumushabe puts the blame on parents who don’t care about their children since they’re the most affected ones.
“Parents are the ones to be blame...
