Uganda said Saturday it beat its latest Ebola fight. Health officials waited 42 days with no new cases before making this announcement. They shared the good news through their X account.
The outbreak started on January 30 when a male nurse caught the virus. He later died from it. During these months, Uganda recorded 14 cases total. Ten people recovered after getting sick. Four people died - two confirmed Ebola victims and two probable cases without lab confirmation.
The World Health Organization praised Uganda for handling the health crisis well. WHO leader Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated the government and health workers who stopped the spread. He noted that their leadership and commitment helped end the outbreak.
This particular Ebola strain lacks an approved vaccine. The cases appeared mainly in Kampala, the capital city. Three months passed between finding the first case and declaring the outbreak over. Medical teams worked hard to contain the deadly virus before it could spread further across the country.
The outbreak started on January 30 when a male nurse caught the virus. He later died from it. During these months, Uganda recorded 14 cases total. Ten people recovered after getting sick. Four people died - two confirmed Ebola victims and two probable cases without lab confirmation.
The World Health Organization praised Uganda for handling the health crisis well. WHO leader Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated the government and health workers who stopped the spread. He noted that their leadership and commitment helped end the outbreak.
This particular Ebola strain lacks an approved vaccine. The cases appeared mainly in Kampala, the capital city. Three months passed between finding the first case and declaring the outbreak over. Medical teams worked hard to contain the deadly virus before it could spread further across the country.
