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Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Uganda discharges Ebola patients
Uganda has discharged eight patients who have recovered from the Sudan strain of Ebola after they tested negative twice, health officials have said. The disease has killed one person and infected eight others since an outbreak was reported last month, but 265 people, who were listed for monitoring, remain in quarantine. This is the eighth Ebola outbreak in Uganda since the first infection was recorded in 2000. The Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV) is a highly infectious haemorrhagic fever which is transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids and tissues. It is one of several strains of the Ebola virus known to cause outbreaks. Unlike the more common Zaire Ebola virus, there is no approved vaccine for the Sudan strain. However, the government launched a trial vaccine earlier this month. Only a 32-year-old male nurse is known to have died in the latest outbreak. Uganda's Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero confirmed the discharge of the eight patients, and said they should not be stigmatised. "I urge their families and communities to receive and interact with them normally," the minister added. The World Health Organization (WHO) said their recovery was "an important milestone" in efforts to contain the outbreak. The Sudan strain is severe, normally killing at least 40% of those infected, but the fatality rate this time is low, WHO said. Ebola: How a killer disease was stopped in its tracks Watch: Guinean orphans share their stories of Ebola outbreak Uganda's other fight against Ebola Ebola basics: What you need to know Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica Africa Daily Focus on Africa
Russia Today
31-01-2025
- Health
- Russia Today
Deadly Ebola virus spreads in African state
Uganda has confirmed an Ebola outbreak in its capital Kampala after a 32-year-old man succumbed to the virus, health officials said Thursday. According to Diana Atwine, the ministry's permanent secretary, the patient succumbed to the illness on Wednesday at Mulago National Referral Hospital after experiencing multiple-organ failure. A post-mortem examination confirmed that he had been infected with the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV), a strain responsible for previous outbreaks in the country. Authorities are tracing at least 44 contacts, including 30 health workers, as they work to contain the spread. However, tracking all contacts may be challenging, as Kampala is a major travel hub, connecting Uganda to South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Rwanda. Ebola is a highly contagious hemorrhagic fever transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids and tissues. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and internal or external bleeding. READ MORE: Tanzania confirms deadly virus case 'Bleeding manifestations usually appear in later stages, after the above symptoms,' Atwine said. On Friday, Russia's human welfare watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, stated that it is ready to assist Kampala. 'Rospotrebnadzor is in contact with its Ugandan colleagues and has sent proposals to assist in conducting an epidemiological investigation and anti-epidemic measures,' the statement said. Earlier in 2024, in order to enhance Kampala's laboratory capacity, Russia delivered a mobile laboratory to Kampala, enabling the rapid laboratory diagnosis of dangerous infectious diseases, the press service clarified. This marks Uganda's first confirmed Ebola fatality since 2023. The country's last major outbreak occurred in September 2022, originating in Mubende district, and was officially declared over after four months. That outbreak was also caused by the Sudan Ebola virus strain. READ MORE: From Leopold to lithium: How corporations perfected the art of plundering Africa The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that, on average, the virus claims the lives of five out of every ten infected individuals, though previous outbreaks have seen fatality rates fluctuate between 25% and 90%, depending on response efforts and medical intervention. Earlier in January, neighboring Tanzania confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in its northwest Kagera region. Uganda recorded three fatalities in 2017 due to this disease.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Nurse dies as Uganda confirms new Ebola outbreak
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, chest pain, and difficulty in breathing" and "bleeding from multiple body sites". He died of multi-organ failure on Wednesday at Mulango National Hospital, located in the city's central business district. This marks Uganda's eighth recorded Ebola outbreak since the first infection was documented in 2000. The Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV) is a highly infectious haemorrhagic fever which is transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids and tissues. It is one of several strains of the Ebola virus known to cause outbreaks. In the days before his death, the nurse went to multiple health facilities as well as a traditional healer, before the diagnosis was confirmed. He also went to a public hospital in Mbale, a city which borders Kenya. The ministry said 44 contacts of the deceased man, including 30 healthcare workers, have been identified for tracing. Rapid response teams have been deployed to try to contain the disease. But contact tracing may be difficult since Kampala, a bustling city of over four million people, serves as a major hub for travel to South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and other neighbouring countries. Uganda's last Ebola outbreak was in September 2022, which was also caused by SUDV. Centred in Mubende district, it was declared over after four months. There are six known types of the Ebola virus. Four of them, Zaire, Bundibugyo, Sudan, and Taï Forest, are known to cause disease in humans. The Reston and Bombali strains primarily affect non-human primates. Unlike the more common Zaire Ebola virus, there is no approved vaccine for the Sudan strain. Symptoms of Ebola infection include fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat, followed by vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, and internal and external bleeding. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that, on average, Ebola kills five in every 10 infected individuals. However, past outbreaks have shown a case fatality rate ranging from 25% to 90%, depending on the circumstances and response measures. How a Ugandan opposition leader disappeared in Kenya and ended up in military court Social media ban in Uganda raises questions over regulation in Africa Top designer vows to regrow dreadlocks cut after Uganda arrest Go to for more news from the African continent. Follow us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica Africa Daily Focus on Africa
BBC News
30-01-2025
- Health
- BBC News
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 victim was a 32-year-old male nurse whose symptoms included "high fever, chest pain, and difficulty in breathing" and "bleeding from multiple body sites". He died of multi-organ failure on Wednesday at Mulango National Hospital, located in the city's central business district. This marks Uganda's eighth recorded Ebola outbreak since the first infection was documented in 2000. The Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV) is a highly infectious haemorrhagic fever which is transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids and tissues. It is one of several strains of the Ebola virus known to cause the days before his death, the nurse went to multiple health facilities as well as a traditional healer, before the diagnosis was confirmed. He also went to a public hospital in Mbale, a city which borders Kenya. The ministry said 44 contacts of the deceased man, including 30 healthcare workers, have been identified for response teams have been deployed to try to contain the contact tracing may be difficult since Kampala, a bustling city of over four million people, serves as a major hub for travel to South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and other neighbouring last Ebola outbreak was in September 2022, which was also caused by SUDV. Centred in Mubende district, it was declared over after four are six known types of the Ebola virus. Four of them, Zaire, Bundibugyo, Sudan, and Taï Forest, are known to cause disease in humans. The Reston and Bombali strains primarily affect non-human the more common Zaire Ebola virus, there is no approved vaccine for the Sudan strain. Symptoms of Ebola infection include fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat, followed by vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, and internal and external World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that, on average, Ebola kills five in every 10 infected individuals. However, past outbreaks have shown a case fatality rate ranging from 25% to 90%, depending on the circumstances and response measures. More Uganda stories from the BBC: How a Ugandan opposition leader disappeared in Kenya and ended up in military courtSocial media ban in Uganda raises questions over regulation in AfricaTop designer vows to regrow dreadlocks cut after Uganda arrest Go to for more news from the African us on Twitter @BBCAfrica, on Facebook at BBC Africa or on Instagram at bbcafrica
