Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak After 42 Days
Uganda’s health ministry declared an end to its latest Ebola outbreak after a 42-day period without new cases. The outbreak, attributed to the Sudan strain, involved 14 cases resulting in four deaths. A clinical trial for an experimental vaccine was authorized during the response. This marks Uganda’s ninth Ebola outbreak, highlighting the country’s experience in managing this disease despite its frequent occurrence.
John Q. Hosedrinker