Three Family Members Test Positive for Ebola in Uganda.
Health officials report three relatives of a nurse who died from Ebola last week have tested positive for the virus. The cases include his wife, child, and mother.
The deceased nurse worked at Mulago National Referral Hospital. His family lived in Mafubira Zone A, Northern Division of Jinja City.
After his death, his wife traveled to Jinja with one child. Officials found her Friday and confirmed she had Ebola. She left the child with the grandmother before starting treatment at Mulago Hospital.
The child developed a fever on Saturday. The grandmother first visited a local drug shop but was later rushed to Jinja Hospital as symptoms worsened. Both were moved to Mulago Hospital after revealing their connection to the nurse. Tests confirmed the child had Ebola Sunday.
Health teams took action on Monday. They sealed the nurse's drug shop and home, visited his children's schools, and brought students home for screening. Five families boarded ambulances for testing at Mulago Hospital.
Officials cleaned the nurse's property and nearby homes within 50 meters. They taught residents about prevention through hand washing and avoiding physical contact.
The health team asked people with signs of Ebola to visit Jinja Hospital. These signs include fever, vomiting, and unusual bleeding.
Jinja City Commissioner Richard Gulume confirmed local Ebola cases. District teams plan to meet today to share more details with the public.
The city health department has not released an official statement about the outbreak.
Health officials report three relatives of a nurse who died from Ebola last week have tested positive for the virus. The cases include his wife, child, and mother.
The deceased nurse worked at Mulago National Referral Hospital. His family lived in Mafubira Zone A, Northern Division of Jinja City.
After his death, his wife traveled to Jinja with one child. Officials found her Friday and confirmed she had Ebola. She left the child with the grandmother before starting treatment at Mulago Hospital.
The child developed a fever on Saturday. The grandmother first visited a local drug shop but was later rushed to Jinja Hospital as symptoms worsened. Both were moved to Mulago Hospital after revealing their connection to the nurse. Tests confirmed the child had Ebola Sunday.
Health teams took action on Monday. They sealed the nurse's drug shop and home, visited his children's schools, and brought students home for screening. Five families boarded ambulances for testing at Mulago Hospital.
Officials cleaned the nurse's property and nearby homes within 50 meters. They taught residents about prevention through hand washing and avoiding physical contact.
The health team asked people with signs of Ebola to visit Jinja Hospital. These signs include fever, vomiting, and unusual bleeding.
Jinja City Commissioner Richard Gulume confirmed local Ebola cases. District teams plan to meet today to share more details with the public.
The city health department has not released an official statement about the outbreak.
