Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A fourth health worker has succumbed to Ebola virus. Margaret Nabisubi, an anesthetic officer died on Wednesday at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital isolation unit. Her death was announced by the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng on Twitter. “I regret to announce the …
Read More »EBOLA FEAR: Katakwi family isolated
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four family members in Angobo Village in Katakwi Sub County in Katakwi district are under surveillance following the death of a family member because of the suspected Ebola virus. This follows the death of a 24-year- an old Rose Apuwatum at Katakwi General Hospital …
Read More »South Sudan probes unconfirmed suspected Ebola cases in border regions
Juba, South Sudan | Xinhua | South Sudan’s government with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) said they have sent three samples out of five unconfirmed suspected cases of the Ebola viral disease (EVD) for testing in South Africa. Alex Freeman, the Head of the WHO Infection, Prevention and …
Read More »EBOLA: 65 Ugandan health workers quarantined
Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | At least 65 health workers in Uganda have been put under quarantine after getting in contact with Ebola cases, a ministry of health spokesperson said Sunday. Emmanuel Ainebyoona, Ministry of Health spokesperson told Xinhua by telephone that some of the affected workers would stay home …
Read More »Health ministry seeks UGX 68 Billion for Ebola response
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health wants 68 billlion Shillings to finance activities related to the prevention of transmission of Ebola and treatment. Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng told journalists on Saturday just after a closed-door meeting with a number of donors and officials from the …
Read More »EBOLA: Male survivors advised to abstain from sex
Mubende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has told survivors of Ebola virus disease to avoid sex for at least one year after being discharged from hospitals for safety of their bodies and their partners. Dr Aceng said that although experts recommend 6 months, she is …
Read More »Doctor succumbs to Ebola at Fort Portal hospital isolation unit
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One of the six health workers who contracted Ebola has passed on this morning at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital. He was by the names of Dr Mohammed Ali, a 37-year-old Tanzanian national. Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng announced his demise earlier on …
Read More »Minister Aceng warns against linking Ebola to witchcraft
Kyegegwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has urged residents in Kyegegwa district to desist from mixing Ebola with witchcraft. The Minister was on Friday visiting the district to assess the situation of surveillance since the outbreak of the disease, and to find out …
Read More »Schools ordered to revive Covid-19 guidelines to contain Ebola spread
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the wake of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Uganda, the Ministry of Education and Sports has instructed schools to reactivate the strategies used during COVID-19 pandemic to keep learners and staff safe. While meeting journalists at Nakasero State Lodge on Friday evening, the …
Read More »EAC urges member states to enhance preparedness after Ebola outbreak in Uganda
Arusha, Tanzania | Xinhua | The East African Community (EAC) secretariat on Thursday urged member states of the regional bloc to enhance emergency preparedness and response activities following an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Uganda. On Sept. 20, Uganda, one of the seven member states of the EAC, declared an …
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