The World Health Organization says there have been 36 Ebola cases in Uganda 18 confirmed and 18 probable cases since an outbreak was declared last week. It said 23 deaths had occurred in three districts of central Uganda, of which five were confirmed cases.
WHO said this was the first Ebola outbreak in Uganda since 2012 caused by the Sudan strain of the disease, for which there are no licensed vaccines. Meanwhile on Monday, Uganda denied reports of a strike by medical staff at the Mubende hospital. It comes after thirty-four trainee medical staff said they were refusing to work and accused the government of not providing them with appropriate safety kits.
Chidozie Chima | August 14, 2024
