Rospotrebnadzor has controlled reports of a disease in Uganda that causes the body to shake uncontrollably. This was reported in the ministry's press service.

According to available data, the spread of the disease is being recorded in the country and has affected about 300 people. The disease mainly occurs in women and girls. Rospotrebnadzor emphasized that there is no information about the epidemic on the official websites of relevant ministries and branches of this African country.

— Rospotrebnadzor, within the framework of existing documents on cooperation with the Uganda Ministry of Health, is in regular contact with partners to confirm the outbreak of the disease. The announcement said the situation was under control.

The Ministry emphasized that the Rospotrebnadzor system has laboratory facilities, has highly qualified specialists, and also has reference centers of leading scientific organizations. All this allows you to quickly identify any risks and take additional measures.

Information about each suspected case of infectious disease will be sent to Rospotrebnadzor immediately, RIA Novosti reported.

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