Ebola, Uganda

WHO says Uganda's Ebola caseload rises to 12
Uganda's Ebola virus caseload has risen to 12, up from 10, with two people who died early last month being considered probable cases, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday. On Saturday WHO reported the death of the latest victim of the outbreak,
Two fatal probable cases reported in Uganda's Ebola Sudan outbreak
An investigation into Uganda's latest Ebola Sudan patient, a 4-year-old boy who recently died, revealed that his mother and newborn sibling died a few weeks earlier from likely Ebola virus infections, the World Health Organization (WHO) African regional office said in its weekly health emergencies update.
Rising Ebola Caseload Spurs Emergency Response in Uganda
Uganda's Ebola cases have increased to 12, with two additional deaths considered probable cases. The WHO reported the death of a four-year-old boy and listed his mother and sibling as probable cases.
UN appeals for funds to help contain Uganda Ebola outbreak
The United Nations has launched an emergency appeal to raise $11.2 million to help fund Uganda's response to an Ebola outbreak that has killed two people, after the country's health budget was strained by U.
Uganda discharges the last Ebola patients. No new deaths from the contagious virus reported
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda discharged on Tuesday the last eight patients who recovered from Ebola , health authorities reported, and there were no other positive cases in the outbreak declared last month. World Health Organization described the recoveries as a milestone that “reflects the power of Uganda’s quick and coordinated response.”
Uganda Reports Second Death of Child from Ebola
Uganda has reported the second death of a child from Ebola and concerns raised over disease surveillance in the outbreak. A second Ebola patient, a 4-year-old child, has died in Uganda, the World Health Organization said,
Uganda contains Ebola, but warns it’s not over yet
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A child dies of Ebola in Uganda, raising concern over disease surveillance in outbreak
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Uganda: U.S. Claims Ebola Funding Was Restored. Ugandan Health Workers Still Haven't Seen the Money
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As Trump shuts down USAID missions, officials warn Ebola outbreak in Uganda will spread
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Young Boy Dies of Ebola in Uganda Amid Concerns Over Outbreak Surveillance
Opens in a new tab or window KAMPALA, Uganda -- A 4-year-old child became the second person to die this year of Ebola in Uganda, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Saturday, in a setback ...
Uganda discharges all eight Ebola patients, health minister says
Uganda has discharged eight people after they recovered from Ebola although at least 265 contacts remain under quarantine, its health minister said.
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US Cancels Ebola Aid in Uganda Despite Elon Musk’s Claims
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Uganda Confirms Second Death From Ebola, Sparking Fears Over Outbreak Control
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Musk’s Reckless Ebola Cuts Could Lead to Deadly Pandemics
What does USAID do to prevent the spread of Ebola and other highly infectious and dangerous diseases overseas? So you’ve got two big chunks to that. One is preparedness. You wan ...