Uganda Ebola Outbreak: Nurse Dies Amidst WHO Disengagement Concerns
Uganda is battling a new outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus disease (SUDV), a highly lethal hemorrhagic fever with no approved vaccine. A nurse, who sought care at multiple facilities before diagnosis, died from the disease, prompting contact tracing of 44 individuals, including 30 healthcare workers. The outbreak poses challenges due to Kampala’s role as a regional travel hub. This marks Uganda’s second SUDV outbreak in less than a year, highlighting the ongoing threat of this deadly virus.
John Q. Hosedrinker