Ebola, Uganda and Outbreak Control

Young Boy Dies of Ebola in Uganda Amid Concerns Over Outbreak Surveillance
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 for health officials who had hoped for a quick end to the outbreak that began at the end of January.
Uganda Confirms Second Death From Ebola, Sparking Fears Over Outbreak Control
Uganda is facing renewed concerns over its Ebola outbreak after a second confirmed death from the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that a 4-year-old child succumbed to the deadly disease,
Uganda confirms fatal Ebola case in 4-year-old
Over the weekend the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a new setback in Uganda's Ebola Sudan outbreak. The country reported a new fatal case, which involved a 4-year-old child who died on February 25.
Tragic Loss: Second Ebola Victim in Uganda Dies
A four-year-old child is the second confirmed Ebola fatality in Uganda, raising the count to ten cases. The outbreak began in January post the death of a nurse in Kampala. As of mid-February, contacts remain under quarantine,
Uganda reports second Ebola death, a 4-year-old, WHO says
Ebola patient, a four-year-old child, has died in Uganda, the World Health Organization said, citing the country’s health ministry.
Uganda: Ebola Outbreak Claims Its Second Victim
Ebola patient, a four-year-old child, has died in Uganda, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says, citing the country’s health ministry. The fatality brings the number of confirmed cases in Uganda to 10.
A child dies of Ebola in Uganda, raising concern over disease surveillance in outbreak
A 4-year-old child became the second person to die of Ebola in Uganda, the World Health Organization said Saturday, in a setback for health officials who had hoped for a quick end to the outbreak that began at the end of January.
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Uganda discharges the last Ebola patients. No new deaths from the contagious virus reported
Uganda discharged on Tuesday the last eight patients who recovered from Ebola, health authorities reported, and there ...
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No, Kenya is not leaving the World Health Organization in 2025
A video on social media has sparked claims that Kenya is following the United States out of the World Health Organization, or ...
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Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Sudan strain of Ebola amid new outbreak
The World Health Organization director for Africa said Uganda has started a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola, for which there is currently no approved vaccine.
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Uganda set to begin Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills nurse
"This vaccine is not yet licensed." The World Health Organization said in a statement that its support to Uganda's response to the outbreak includes access to 2,160 doses of trial vaccine.
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Ebola-hit Uganda begins vaccination trial: Who
This marks the sixth time Uganda has faced this virus, for which no approved vaccine exists. The world health organization (WHO) supported the trial, which uses a candidate vaccine that has ...
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WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak a Public Health Emergency
The World Health Organization has reaffirmed that the ongoing mpox outbreak remains a public health emergency. This decision ...
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Uganda discharges last Ebola patients; No new deaths from contagious virus reported
World Health Organization described the recoveries as a milestone that "reflects the power of Uganda's quick and coordinated response." Most of the Ebola patients were treated at the main ...