Editor
Resident District Commissioner RDC Mbarara, Emmanuel Kateera Turyabagyenyi, has issued a stern warning against any individual attempting to undermine government programs aimed at safeguarding the lives of Ugandans. He emphasized his role as the chief monitor of these programs and urged everyone to support them while discouraging any sabotage efforts.
Turyabagyenyi’s remarks come in response to reports of resistance to the yellow fever vaccination campaign in some schools, where certain individuals discouraged students from participating. He outlined a dual strategy of sensitization and enforcement to address such challenges, emphasizing that legal measures would be taken against anyone obstructing government initiatives.
Highlighting the importance of the recently concluded mass yellow fever vaccination campaign, Turyabagyenyi emphasized that those without vaccination certificates would face consequences, such as being denied admission to higher education institutions or employment opportunities.
Agatha Nshabohurira, the Assistant District Health Officer in charge of Immunization in Mbarara, reported that as of Sunday, approximately 75% of the district’s estimated population of 150,000 had been vaccinated. Final results and plans moving forward will be determined after a review meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
