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WHO: First Ebola vaccines to arrive in Uganda next week

WHO said government officials and partners were tracking more than 1,000 contacts of people sickened by Ebola

By AP 9 days ago

WHO: First Ebola vaccines to arrive in Uganda next week

Put anti-ebola measures in Lake Victoria, State told

Put anti-ebola measures in Lake Victoria, State told

By James Omoro 28 days ago

African health official: Ebola in Uganda is under control

African health official: Ebola in Uganda is under control

By Associated Press 29 days ago

Uganda reports worrisome increase in Ebola cases in capital

Uganda reports worrisome increase in Ebola cases in capital

By Associated Press 1 month ago

Two more Ebola cases confirmed in Kampala Hospital

Two more people in an isolation unit of Uganda's main hospital have tested positive for Ebola, bringing total cases recorded in the facility to five, the health minister said on Sunday.

By VOA 1 month ago

Two more Ebola cases confirmed in Kampala Hospital

Uganda to deploy Ebola vaccine in two weeks, says WHO official

WHO says experimental Ebola vaccines will be deployed in Uganda in about two weeks, as the country carried out tough preventive measures including a lockdown in Ebola-hit areas.

By Associated Press 1 month ago

Uganda to deploy Ebola vaccine in two weeks, says WHO official

Uganda locks down 2 districts in bid to stem spread of Ebola

Ugandan authorities have documented more than 1,100 contacts of known Ebola patients, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

By Associated Press 1 month ago

Uganda locks down 2 districts in bid to stem spread of Ebola

'Africa on its own': Little help in epidemics, says official

Africa’s 54 countries have not received adequate international support in recent health crises, according to experts. Countries had difficulty getting COVID-19 vaccines.

By AP 1 month ago

'Africa on its own': Little help in epidemics, says official

Ebola: Ministry puts 20 counties on high alert as cases rise in Uganda

The Ministry of Health has placed 20 counties on high alert for Ebola virus infection as cases in neighbouring Uganda rise.

By Mercy Kahenda 1 month ago

Ebola: Ministry puts 20 counties on high alert as cases rise in Uganda

How much do you know about Ebola?

Test your knowledge on Ebola.

By Grace Njeri and Reina Kimeu 1 month ago

How much do you know about Ebola?

Tighten checks and raise Ebola awareness, medics tell ministry

They want urgent measures, saying Kenya not safe even if its hasn’t reported a case. Tanzania media died yesterday, as Uganda recorded seven deaths by Saturday.

By Beldeen Waliaula 1 month ago

Tighten checks and raise Ebola awareness, medics tell ministry

No cause for alarm after suspected Ebola case turns negative, Ministry says

Acting Health DG Patrick Amoth says no cause for alarm after suspected Ebola case in Kakamega turns negative; surveillance enhanced at all entry points.

By Betty Njeru 1 month ago

No cause for alarm after suspected Ebola case turns negative, Ministry says

Doctor pursuing Master's studies in Uganda dies of Ebola

Mohammed Ali, who was pursuing Master of Medicine Degree in Surgery at Kampala University, is the first doctor to die of Ebola in Uganda.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Doctor pursuing Master's studies in Uganda dies of Ebola

Update on suspected Ebola patient under quarantine in Mumias, Kakamega

The 32-year-old male patient was admitted to a Mumias hospital with Ebola symptoms.

By Robert Amalemba 1 month ago

Update on suspected Ebola patient under quarantine in Mumias, Kakamega

Ugandan medical interns go on strike over safety as Ebola spreads

The interns say they are not being provided with adequate personal protective equipment against the deadly virus, which causes a hemorrhagic fever.

By VOA 1 month ago

Ugandan medical interns go on strike over safety as Ebola spreads

23 dead as Uganda Ebola infections jump to 36

23 people have died of the disease in Uganda with 36 other cases being reported. Residents want vigilance stepped up in Busia in the fight against the deadly virus.

By Bernard Lusigi 1 month ago

23 dead as Uganda Ebola infections jump to 36

Border counties call for heightened surveillance in fight against Ebola

MoH in collaboration with the Busia County government have been screening truck drivers and people crossing the border into Kenya at Malaba and Busia towns.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Border counties call for heightened surveillance in fight against Ebola

Governor Natembeya raises red flag over Ebola in Uganda

Ebola symptoms include fever, tiredness, joint and muscle pains, cough, vomiting, diarrhoea, body rash, unexplained bruising, bleeding and weight loss.

By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago

Governor Natembeya raises red flag over Ebola in Uganda

Yes, let's step up vigilance against Ebola outbreak

While there is no cause for alarm as yet, the intensified screening in border counties is laudable as every effort will be needed to prevent it from entering Kenya.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Yes, let's step up vigilance against Ebola outbreak

Tight screening at Uganda border over Ebola scare

Authorities at Malaba in conjunction with the Ministry of Health and the county government of Busia deployed more security officers, customs, and health workers to beef up the screening.

By Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

Tight screening at Uganda border over Ebola scare

Uganda confirms 7 Ebola cases, races to halt outbreak

By Thursday evening, Uganda had confirmed seven cases of Ebola infections and one death.

By Associated Press 2 months ago

Uganda confirms 7 Ebola cases, races to halt outbreak

Ministry issues Ebola alert, calls for contingency plan in counties

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has called on counties to enhance screening for populations at risk of contracting Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) near the Uganda-Kenya border.

By Nancy Nzau 2 months ago

Ministry issues Ebola alert, calls for contingency plan in counties

Kenya to screen travelers at border points after Uganda Ebola outbreak

Among the symptoms to watch out are; vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pains, headache, sore throat, measles like rash, red eyes and bleeding from body openings.

By Mate Tongola 2 months ago

Kenya to screen travelers at border points after Uganda Ebola outbreak

Visitors with Ebola symptoms to be isolated, say health officials

Ebola is a contagious viral disease spread through body fluids like blood and symptoms include severe bleeding, persistent headache, muscle pain, chills and fever.

By Mercy Kahenda 2 months ago

Visitors with Ebola symptoms to be isolated, say health officials

Everything you need to know about Ebola

WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in Uganda after a 24-year-old man succumbed this morning.

By Standard Reporter 2 months ago

Everything you need to know about Ebola

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Uganda

WHO declared an Ebola outbreak in Uganda after a 24-year-old man died on Tuesday morning.

By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Uganda

Marburg virus: Be warned, signs include; diarrhoea, fever, vomiting

Marburg is a highly infectious viral haemorrhagic fever that belongs to the same family as Ebola virus. It is transmitted to people from fruit bats and spreads through direct contact.

By Frankline Sunday 3 months ago

Marburg virus: Be warned, signs include; diarrhoea, fever, vomiting

Outbreaks from animals in Africa surge by 60 in last decade

Diseases like Ebola and other hemorrhagic fevers were responsible for 70% of those outbreaks, in addition to illnesses like monkeypox, dengue, anthrax and plague.

By AP 4 months ago

Outbreaks from animals in Africa surge by 60 in last decade

Third Ebola case confirmed in northwest Congo, WHO says

The 48-year-old man is a high-risk contact of the first patient, who died on April 21.

By Reuters 6 months ago

Third Ebola case confirmed in northwest Congo, WHO says

New Ebola case confirmed in DR Congo, health authorities say

WHO confirms Ebola outbreak in Mbandaka, DR Congo; ramps up containment and vaccination measures, Africa Regional Director Dr Moeti says.

By Reuters 7 months ago

New Ebola case confirmed in DR Congo, health authorities say

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