Uige Angola
Angola
Human rights abuses due to accusations of sorcery and wizardry were a rising concern, especially against children. Individuals placed blame on the use of charms or other forms of witchcraft for their personal misfortunes. In some cases it was believed that deaths occurred during attempts to stop purported acts of witchcraft. There were reports of children being tortured by local "prophets" to stop these alleged actions in Uige and Zaire provinces that were under police investigation at year's end. A local NGO, "Crianca Futuro," sheltered 22 children abandoned due to allegations of witchcraft. ... [Read More]
Angola
Opposition parties complained of harassment and intimidation by the Government. There were reports of localized harassment of individuals who were not members of the ruling party, particularly after increased UNITA military activity. For example, after a series of UNITA attacks, members of UNITA-Renovada in Uige went into hiding because of fear of reprisals from the local population. There also were reports that members of the MPLA beat and detained UNITA-Renovada members whom they accused of supporting Savimbi in Uige and Kwanza Norte. In August authorities detained seven MPLA members in Lubango, Huila, for invading and vandalizing UNITA-Renovada's municipal office. ... [Read More]
Angola
There is currently an outbreak of Marburg hemorrhagic fever, a severe and often fatal disease, in Uige province, Angola. The Department of State, therefore, advises against travel to Uige province. The Angolan Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Centers for Disease Control-Atlanta (CDC) continue to work to identify and publicize recommended health measures and treatments, and to develop strategies, which will ensure that this outbreak remains contained. Americans visiting or resident in Angola are advised to monitor public health announcements from the Ministry of Health and the WHO, and to follow their public health guidelines and recommendations. More information on the Marburg virus may be obtained at http://www.who.int/csr/disease/marburg/en/ and at the ... [Read More]
USAID in Angola
USAID activities are concentrated in Kwanza Sul, Malange, Bie, Benguela, Huambo and Huila. These six provinces were selected because they have both the largest vulnerable populations and the greatest potential for agricultural and community reconstruction and development. Also, the central Planalto will be the destination of the majority of IDPs, refugees and ex-combatants, who are now returning and resettling. When there are compelling reasons to do so, USAID/Angola supports activities outside of the priority geographic areas, such as in Luanda, while OFDA supports emergency and transition programs in Uige, Kwando Kubango and Moxico provinces. ... [Read More]
LATEST FACT SHEET ON THE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER (MARBURG VIRUS)
The risk factors for contracting hemorrhagic fever at the current time are: Travel to the Uige Province in the past 3 weeks.Being a healthcare worker who has looked after a hemorrhagic fever patient.Living with and/or caring for a family member with the disease. ... In the current Angolan outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities in Angola have confirmed 114 cases, in an outbreak of viral hemorrhagic fever in northern Angola. Laboratory testing has confirmed Marburg virus as the cause. The epicenter of the outbreak, which retrospectively appears to have begun in October 2004, is Uige Province in northern Angola. Roughly 75 percent of cases are young children under the age of five. 1 ... [Read More]
MENSAGEM DE CAUTELA SOBRE A FEBRE HEMORRÁGICA MARBURG NA PROVÍNCIA DO UÍGE, ANGOLA
Entretanto, desde o dia 5 de Abril de 2005, foram registados quatro mortes como consequência da febre hemorrágica em Luanda. Todas as pessoas ficaram doentes na província do Uíge e viajaram para Luanda à busca de tratamento. Até ao momento, não há relatos de contracção da doença em Luanda, bem como não existe casos activos relatados nesta cidade. Em Cabinda foi confirmada a morte de uma pessoa, igualmente de uma pessoa que viajou do Uige, e um caso na província do Kwanza-Norte. Existem quatro casos não confirmados na província de Malange, que faz fronteira com a província do Uíge. Na província do Uíge os casos foram relatados fora da cidade do Uíge, em Songo, Damba, Negage, e Maquela do Zombo. Por outro lado, as autoridades sanitárias recomendam igualmente que se devem tomar precauções básicas de sanidade, que inclui a lavagem frequente das mãos, para minimizar qualquer hipótese de exposição. ... [Read More]
Most recent warden messages for American citizens
As of April 7, 2005, there are four confirmed deaths from Marburg hemorrhagic fever in Luanda. All individuals became ill in Uige province and traveled to Luanda for treatment. There are no reports of people contracting the disease in Luanda, as well as there are no active cases now reported in this city. There is one confirmed case and death in Cabinda province, also of an individual who traveled from Uige province, and one case in Kwanza Norte province. There are five confirmed cases in Malange province, which borders Uige province. In Uige province, the cases were reported outside Uige city, in Songo, Damba, Negage, Puri and Maquela do Zombo. Health officials recommend that normal sanitary precautions should be used, including frequent hand washing, to minimize any chance of exposure. ... [Read More]
EMBASSY LATEST WARDEN MESSAGE ON THE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER IN UIGE PROVINCE, ANGOLA
As of April 7, 2005, there are four confirmed deaths from Marburg hemorrhagic fever in Luanda. All individuals became ill in Uige province and traveled to Luanda for treatment. There are no reports of people contracting the disease in Luanda, as well as there are no active cases now reported in this city. There is one confirmed case and death in Cabinda province, also of an individual who traveled from Uige province, and one case in Kwanza Norte province. There are five confirmed cases in Malange province, which borders Uige province. In Uige province, the cases were reported outside Uige city, in Songo, Damba, Negage, Puri and Maquela do Zombo. Health officials recommend that normal sanitary precautions should be used, including frequent hand washing, to minimize any chance of exposure. ... [Read More]
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