Ugandan health officials have discharged eight patients who recovered from the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus after testing negative twice. This marks a significant development in the country’s fight against the deadly disease, which was first reported last month. Since the outbreak began, the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV) has claimed one life…
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WHO Grants Uganda Shs7 Billion for Ebola Response.
KAMPALA, UGANDA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has allocated Shs7 billion to Uganda to aid in the fight against the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus. This funding will support key areas such as surveillance, laboratory testing, logistics, infection prevention, control in hospitals, treatment centers, and ongoing research efforts. The Ministry of Health…
Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in Kampala, Uganda.
The Ministry of Health in Uganda has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV) in Kampala, following verification from three National Reference Laboratories. This marks the eighth Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The index case, identified as a 32-year-old male nurse from Mulago National Referral Hospital (NRH), sought treatment at multiple healthcare facilities…
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