Overview

• A 32-year-old nurse at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala has died from the Sudan strain of Ebola, marking Uganda's first confirmed case since 2023.
• Health authorities have identified at least 44 contacts, including 30 healthcare workers, and are prioritizing vaccinations despite no licensed vaccine for the Sudan strain.
• The deceased sought treatment at multiple facilities, including a traditional healer, raising concerns about potential virus spread in the densely populated city of over 4 million people.
• The World Health Organization has allocated $1 million to support Uganda's response, with officials emphasizing swift and coordinated efforts to contain the outbreak.
• Neighboring countries, including Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo, are also monitoring suspected viral hemorrhagic fevers, highlighting regional health challenges.