Uganda Health Ministry Confirms Six New Cases of Ebola
The cases were linked to monitored contacts from Congo, and more than 100 exposed health workers have been quarantined as Uganda intensifies containment measures.
- On Tuesday, Uganda's Ministry of Health confirmed six new Ebola cases among Congolese nationals previously identified as contacts of confirmed patients, bringing the country's total to 15.
- Initial infections trace back to two Congolese nationals who arrived in April seeking treatment; a 59-year-old male admitted to Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala on May 11 died in the ICU with bleeding symptoms.
- Over 100 health workers exposed to patients are currently quarantined as containment efforts intensify, while the World Health Organization reported 321 confirmed Ebola cases and 116 suspected cases in the Congo outbreak.
- Uganda closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo to limit spread; however, the International Organization for Migration warned that closures may drive people toward informal crossing points, increasing transmission risks.
- Dr. Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services, urged the public to "immediately report anyone presenting symptoms consistent with Ebola Virus Disease to the nearest health facility," emphasizing that early detection greatly improves survival chances.
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Uganda Confirms Six New Ebola Cases
Uganda has confirmed six more new cases of Ebola, which brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 15. The country’s health ministry disclosed this on Tuesday, as the United Nations (UN) migration agency warned that border closures may increase the risk of the virus spreading. Uganda’s health ministry said in a statement on its X account that the six new cases were in contacts of other confirmed cases. It said that to date …
Uganda confirms six new Ebola cases, total rises to 15 - tennews.in: National News Portal
Kampala, June 2 (IANS) Uganda has confirmed six new cases of Ebola, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the ongoing outbreak to 15, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday. According to the ministry’s latest Ebola update, the six new cases were identified among contacts of previously confirmed patients. The ministry said 12 […] The post Uganda confirms six new Ebola cases, total rises to 15 appeared first on tennews.in: National …
Uganda confirms six new Ebola cases, total infections rise to 15
Uganda has confirmed six new cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), bringing the total confirmed infections in the current outbreak to 15. According to health authorities, 12 patients are currently receiving treatment while two have been discharged. One person has died from the disease. The Ministry of Health said all new cases were identified among individual who had been listed as contacts of previously confirmed patients. A total of 668 contacts…
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