A nurse in Kampala, Uganda has died from the Ebola virus, marking the first confirmed death from the disease in the country since 2023. The nurse, aged 32, succumbed to the illness after experiencing multi-organ failure. Health authorities confirmed the Sudan strain of the virus and are actively tracing over 44 contacts, including health workers, to prevent further transmission. A vaccination drive is set to begin, while officials reassure the public of ongoing health measures. The outbreak in Uganda comes amidst a recent Marburg outbreak in neighboring Tanzania, raising concerns of potential cross-border transmission.
The nurse's death from the Ebola virus highlights a critical outbreak in Kampala, urging health authorities to intensify prevention measures and vaccination drives.
Health Ministry officials confirmed that at least 44 individuals, including health workers, who interacted with the deceased nurse are now being traced to prevent further spread.
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