Ugandan nurse dies from Ebola — the first recorded fatality since outbreak 2 years ago
A nurse in Uganda has died of Ebola in the first recorded fatality since the country’s last outbreak of the disease ended in early 2023, a health official said Thursday. The 32-year-old male nurse was an employee of Mulago Hospital,
WHO deploys emergency team to help Uganda fight new Ebola outbreak
The ministry on Thursday declared an Ebola outbreak after a 32-year-old male nurse working at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala succumbed to Sudan Ebola virus Wednesday. The WHO said it is "working closely with Ugandan health authorities to revitalize a robust surveillance and case management system.
Ebola Outbreak In Uganda Kills 1, WHO Deploys Emergency Team To Kampala
The health ministry of Uganda has confirmed the death of one person due to a new Ebola outbreak in Kampala. This news has also prompted a medical aid team from the WHO to help tackle the disease. TheHealthSite.
Hospital nurse in Uganda dies in country's first Ebola outbreak in 2 years
A nurse in Uganda has died of Ebola in the first recorded fatality since the country's last outbreak of the disease ended in early 2023, a health official said Thursday. The 32-year-old male nurse was an employee of Mulago Hospital,
Tragic Toll as Ebola Strikes Kampala: A Nurse's Death Marks New Outbreak
A nurse has died from Ebola in Uganda, marking the first fatality since a previous outbreak in 2023. Health officials are investigating the source while monitoring at least 44 contacts. Uganda's history with Ebola is fraught,
Uganda confirms Ebola outbreak as Mulago hospital nurse dies
Uganda’s ministry of Health has confirmed a new outbreak of the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SVD) following the death of a male nurse at Mulago national referral hospital. Dr Diana Atwine, the ministry’s permanent secretary,
Uganda Confirms Ebola Outbreak In Kampala As First Patient Dies
Uganda has confirmed an Ebola outbreak in Kampala after a male nurse died, prompting urgent containment efforts and contact tracing.
Uganda confirms outbreak of Ebola in capital Kampala, one dead
Uganda has confirmed an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the capital Kampala with the first confirmed patient dying from it on Wednesday, the health ministry said on Thursday.
Uganda: Nurse Dies From Ebola As Govt Confirms Virus Outbreak in Kampala
Sudan Ebola was first identified in Sudan in 1976. Other outbreaks have occurred in Uganda (2000, 2012, 2022) and South Sudan.
Hospital nurse dies in Uganda's first Ebola outbreak in two years
Health authorities say they've identified at least 44 contacts of the deceased, including 30 hospital staff and patients.
Ebola in Uganda : New outbreak kills nurse in Kampala
Uganda's ministry of health has confirmed a new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the capital, Kampala, with one reported death. The victim was a 32-year-old male nurse whose symptoms included "high fever,
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New outbreak of Sudan Ebola strain claims health worker
Dr Diana Atwine, confirmed the case as a 32-year-old male nurse from Mulago National Referral Hospital, who died on January ...
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Uganda battles Ebola and Mpox amid funding challenges
In addition to the Ebola outbreak confirmed on Thursday, Uganda is also battling an outbreak of Mpox, with 2,462 cases and 16 ...