Ebola, Uganda and Africa

New Ebola cluster detected in Uganda, Africa CDC says
A new cluster of Ebola cases has emerged in Uganda, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Thursday, adding that efforts were being made to intensify monitoring and contact-tracing measures.
Three new Ebola cases in Uganda: Africa CDC
Three new Ebola cases have been reported in Uganda, bringing the total to 12 since the outbreak began in late January, the African Union's health agency said Thursday.
Uganda reports two more Ebola cases in capital Kampala
Uganda announced two new cases of Ebola in the capital, Kampala, on Thursday, just two weeks after discharging all patients who had fully recovered following isolation and treatment.
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,
Second cluster reported in Uganda's Ebola Sudan outbreak
A second illness cluster has been identified in Uganda's Ebola Sudan outbreak, with the latest cases linked to the recently reported death of a 4-year-old boy from the virus, officials from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said today.
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.
Four-year-old dies from Ebola amid new outbreak in Uganda
A four-year-old has been identified as the second patient to die from the Ebola virus in Uganda after a recent 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.
Uganda battling Ebola outbreak as two lives lost
Uganda is battling an outbreak of Ebola virus disease that has so far claimed two lives and affected nine, as its Health Ministry, with the support of the World Health Organization, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and other partners, works to contain the outbreak.
UN appeals for funds to help contain Uganda Ebola outbreak
Ebola symptoms include fever, headache and muscle pains. The virus is transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids and tissue. Thank you for reading Nation.Africa Show plans Uganda's Ebola virus caseload has risen to 12,
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,
UN launches $11.2 million emergency appeal to aid Uganda's Ebola response amid US aid cuts
Ebola patient, a four-year-old child, died last week, the World Health Organization said, citing the country's health ...
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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
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A 4-year-old child became the second person to die of Ebola in Uganda, the World Health Organization ...
WHO: Rates Of Drowning Deaths Have Dropped 38% Since 2000, Here’s How
The World Health Organization published its first-ever report on drowning prevention and included a major success story, a 38 ...
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US claims ebola funding was restored. Ugandan health workers still haven’t seen the money
On Jan. 20, US President Donald Trump abruptly cut funding for the surveillance of and response to an outbreak of the Sudan Ebola virus here. Elon Musk, Trump’s unelected right hand, said in a cabinet ...
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Trump 2.0 sends “a ripple of fear” through the reproductive health community fighting for safe abortions worldwide
The second Trump presidency looks grim for safe abortion access in aid dependent nations. Sally Howard looks at the global picture and the hopes of fighting back Last year a 17 year old, Patient X, ...
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How US aid cuts threaten care for HIV-infected patients in Uganda
At first glance, the two Ugandan women engaged in quiet conversation seem to have little in common. However, beneath this ...
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Uganda Confirms Second Death From Ebola, Sparking Fears Over Outbreak Control
Ebola death raising concerns over outbreak control Health officials work on contact tracing as fears grow amid inadequate ...