Busega district has no reported positive cases of Corona virus. There have been suspected cases, and despite its very rural nature the area is clearly at risk. The last national figures showed 480 cases and 16 deaths.
Busega District Council is making preparation in anticipation of cases occurring. A secondary school in the town of Nyashimo has been designated as a triage centre and the district hospital has wards set aside for quarantine. Schools in Tanzania are all closed.
Personal protective equipment is available through the government medical stores department but in limited supply. The district pharmacist is demonstrating full Covid-19 protection, alongside the district medical officer.
At Mayega Children’s Centre we have masks, gloves and aprons for use if someone is suspected of having the virus. Our Covid Action Plan is stopping access to the Centre, keeping the children inside and promoting good hygiene practices. We have adequate supplies of soap and hand sanitiser.
We are working with the district medical officer to co-ordinate action if we have a suspected case. We hope that this will not happen but we are preparing as best we can.