Uganda Confirms Ebola Outbreak After Traveler From DR Congo Dies
Uganda has confirmed an Ebola outbreak after a man traveling from eastern DR Congo died from the virus as authorities race to contain possible cross-border transmission.
Ebola
Ebola is a rare but highly dangerous viral disease that causes severe bleeding, organ failure, and high death rates in humans. First identified in Central Africa in 1976 near the Ebola River in present-day Democratic Republic of the Congo, the virus spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids. Ebola outbreaks have mainly occurred in African countries and are considered major public health emergencies due to the disease’s rapid transmission and deadly impact.
Another Ebola Outbreak Confirmed in DR Congo Africa CDC Confirms 65 Deaths in Mongwalu and Rwampara
Africa CDC has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo after hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths were reported in the conflict-hit Ituri province.
