Uganda's health ministry has confirmed a new outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SUDV) in Kampala, marked by the death of a male nurse exhibiting severe symptoms. This outbreak, the eighth since 2000, follows his visits to multiple health facilities and a traditional healer before diagnosis. Authorities are tracing 44 contacts, including 30 healthcare workers, amid efforts to contain the spread in a densely populated city. The lack of an approved vaccine for SUDV complicates outbreak management, underscoring health risks given Uganda's history with Ebola.
The confirmation of a new Ebola outbreak in Uganda highlights the ongoing challenges in managing infectious diseases, especially in densely populated areas like Kampala.
Officials are urgently tracing contacts of the deceased nurse, as the rapid spread of the Sudan Ebola virus poses a significant risk in urban settings.
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