Stories from Uganda

The Bundibugyo virus, which is related to the Ebola virus, has been identified. Existing Ebola virus vaccines are not believed to provide reliable protection against this specific strain.

Uganda is implementing measures to prevent the entry of Ebola as an outbreak has been reported in the Congo. Two cases of Ebola have been reported in Uganda.

The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an emergency of international concern. This declaration was noted in a social media post.

Residents of the Ugandan capital are fearful following a death from Ebola at a local hospital. The specific hospital and the date of the death were not immediately clear. A death from Ebola has sparked fear in Kampala, Uganda.

An Ebola outbreak is being driven by the Bundibugyo strain, for which there are no licensed vaccines or therapeutics. This strain is different from the more common Zaire strain. A case was confirmed in Uganda. The African Disease Prevention and Control Center convened an emergency regional coordination meeting for the Ebola outbreak. The World Health Assembly is facing strain from a US exit, job cuts, and vaccine equity fights. Fears of an Ebola outbreak have emerged in Uganda's capital. The World Health Organization has declared an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Ugandan Ministry of Health reported a case of Ebola in Kampala. Nearly 50,000 people have been vaccinated against Ebola. The DRC Health Minister announced the country's 17th Ebola outbreak, confirming the strain is already known and previously struck Uganda. The health ministry reported 15 cases as of Saturday, with some tied to a single gathering. A Congolese man died in Uganda's capital from the Burebunio strain. The World Health Organization has confirmed an Ebola outbreak in Uganda. Officials sought to reassure the public despite the high mortality rate. The Ugandan government spokesman confirmed the case. The case involved an individual from Congo who traveled to a hospital in Kampala for treatment. No local infections have been reported. Organizations are concerned about the new outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

Health officials confirmed Ebola cases in Bunga-ma County, Uganda, following lab tests. The Ministry of Health is establishing a level 6 hospital in the region. This confirmation follows a meeting with religious leaders at State House Nairobi. The World Health Organization has confirmed a case of Ebola in Uganda. The source mentioned the confirmation without providing further details. Health officials are monitoring the situation and implementing containment measures. Uganda has confirmed its first case of Ebola, with experts warning that cross-border travel and ongoing insecurity could make containment difficult. The virus is a concern for neighboring South Sudan.

Uganda's Ministry of Health announced on Friday the confirmation of one case of the Ebola Bundibugyo strain. This confirmation follows an announcement from the Africa CDC regarding an outbreak in eastern Congo. Uganda has confirmed one imported case of Ebola in Bundibudjo. The case involves a 56-year-old male who traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo for treatment. The numbers of deaths have risen in the DRC. Uganda has confirmed its first case of Ebola, raising public health concerns in the region. The Africa CDC stated there are 200 cases in total. Public health officials are implementing containment measures to prevent further spread. Lab tests conducted in e-2 reprovens confirmed the presence of the virus. Uganda has confirmed three additional Ebola cases, including a health worker and a driver connected to the country's initial reported infection.

The Ebola outbreak is worrying officials as some cases have been detected near Punya, a major city close to the borders of Uganda and South Sudan. The outbreak is spreading and has reached the Congo border. The health ministry has reported nearly suspected cases of Ebola disease in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The disease has spread into Uganda, with doctors now saying it has sickened hundreds of others. Health officials have confirmed cases of Ebola near Uganda's border. The World Health Organization has confirmed cases of Hantavirus Andes Strain infections. The specific country of confirmation was not detailed. Experts are sharing their expertise on the virus and its protection measures. The virus poses a public health risk, prompting increased monitoring and preventative measures. Further details on the strain and transmission are being investigated.

A Congolese man died in a hospital in Kampala on Thursday. This follows ongoing operations by the Congolese Army in Ituri Province. A man from the Republic of Congo died in a Kampala health facility after his condition deteriorated.