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Uganda Confirms No Active Ebola Cases
Uganda health ministry states no confirmed Ebola cases despite Nigeria's reported infection.
In brief
Uganda health ministry states no confirmed Ebola cases despite Nigeria's reported infection. Uganda has no active Ebola cases as of the statement, with the woman who tested positive in Nigeria having transited through Uganda without symptoms. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Uganda health ministry statement
Uganda has reiterated there are no confirmed active Ebola cases following reports of a confirmed infection in Nigeria involving a woman who travelled to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for business.
“Uganda has NO confirmed active Ebola cases”
Prof Charles Olaro's clarification
Prof Charles Olaro said the woman transited through Uganda in early October without showing symptoms but developed them after arriving in Nigeria.
“Travel through Uganda does not establish that infection occurred here”
Infection origin under investigation
Prof Olaro cautioned against concluding the infection originated in Uganda as investigations were still underway to establish where the woman was exposed to the virus.
“The location of exposure remains under investigation”
Uganda's public health measures
The Ministry urged Ugandans to remain vigilant and observe preventive hygiene measures including regular handwashing and the use of sanitiser.
“We urge the public to remain calm, vigilant and to practice regular handwashing and sanitising”
Uganda's response to Nigeria's case
The Ministry noted Nigeria had not yet provided detailed information about the woman's travel itinerary and clinical history.
“Nigeria had not yet provided detailed information about the woman's travel itinerary and clinical history”
Next steps for public health
Uganda will work with relevant government agencies to strengthen screening and public health controls at points of entry.
“Uganda will continue to provide verified information through official communication channels”
In short
Uganda has no active Ebola cases as of the statement, with the woman who tested positive in Nigeria having transited through Uganda without symptoms.
