Uganda Declares Ebola Outbreak Following Nurse's Death in Kampala

The first Ebola case in two years has been confirmed in Uganda's capital, with health officials tracing contacts and initiating containment measures.

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.