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#Marburg in Uganda is confirmed. Uganda formally reported 1 case to #WHO today. A reliable source tells me there are actually 2 confirmed cases. The positive: Uganda is very good at containing outbreaks. The negative: Uganda doesn't like sharing news about them. Link below goes to updated story.

Is there a #Marburg outbreak in Uganda? US embassy in Kampala has issued a statement saying it is aware of a report of a possible Marburg case. (Marburg is a cousin of #Ebola; symptoms & transmission are similar) Understatement of the month: TERRIBLE timing, if true. ug.usembassy.gov/health-alert...

Ebola: Uganda to deploy 40 health workers to DR Congo ______________Uganda is set to deploy at least 40 medical experts and a technical response team to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the first phase of a cross-border Ebola response aimed at containing the outbreak at its source, the Ministry of Health has announced.The deployment comes as Uganda's Ebola caseload rose to 19 confirmed infections on June 5, including 13 active cases, two deaths and four recoveries. Across the border, the DRC has recorded 363 confirmed cases and 62 deaths from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, according to figures released by Congolese authorities.Health officials said the outbreak in eastern DRC is increasingly driving infected patients across the border into Uganda seeking treatment, creating additional challenges for surveillance and containment efforts. Dr Diana Atwiine interacting with a delegation from the Consulate of the Democratic Republic of Congo and representatives of the Congolese Community in Uganda. (Courtesy: MoH) Dr Diana Atwiine interacting with a delegation from the Consulate of the Democratic Republic of Congo and representatives of the Congolese Community in Uganda who…

Uganda slams 'unfair' international travel restrictions as four Ebola ... Hello Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa Ready to continue your informative journey with us? Hello Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features. Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew. Subscribe fora month to get full access ByTonny Abet The Ugandan government has sharply criticized the international community for imposing severe travel restrictions on its citizens, arguing the country is being "punished for its transparency" despite running a highly effective containment operation. The protest comes as the Ministry of Health announced significant progress in managing the current outbreak, which involves mostly imported cases. On Thursday, health officials discharged four fully recovered Ebola patients and released 270 people who successfully completed their mandatory 21-day quarantine period. Speaking at a joint press briefing with the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region and representatives from the Democratic Republic…

Uganda Ebola outbreak update – by Robert Herriman https://www.europesays.com/ie/567515/ The Uganda Ministry of Health has reported a total of 20 confirmed Ebola Bundibugyo virus cases, including two…

Health: Uganda hosts Africa’s Ebola emergency command centre https://www.europesays.com/africa/306106/ In line with their mandate to prevent, detect and control disease outbreaks, Africa CDC and WHO have activated…

Uganda Deploys Team to DRC to Contain Ebola - allAfrica.com Kampala — Uganda is in final preparations of setting up Ebola treatment centers and a Laboratory in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a bid to assist the neighboring country bring the epidemic that has so far affected over 500 under control. Ugandan Health Authorities revealed on Monday they had initially planned to deploy forty health workers in each of the two treatment centers in Aru Territory and in Kasenye in Ituri province, one of the most affected by the current epidemic involving the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. But a Ministry of Health official who spoke to URN anonymously because they are not authorized to speak on the current response revealed that they are also opening a Laboratory in Rwampara (Congo) before the end of this week. While they had only planned for two treatment centers and a laboratory, the source said that at a meeting held at State House on Monday, it was instead decided that they open four facilities. Earlier, Dr Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry had revealed to the press that the country was planning to deploy about eighty medics in DRC but added that they st…

No New Ebola Cases Recorded in Uganda https://www.europesays.com/africa/279182/ Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed optimism over the country’s efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak, revealing…

Marburg outbreak is reported in Uganda, threatening to complicate Ebola ... The development could further complicate the effort to contain what is already the third-largest Ebola outbreak on record in Central Africa. Both diseases are viral hemorrhagic fevers. www.statnews.com/2026/06/30/m...

They finally identified the culprit: a species of Ebola significantly different from the one the original test could detect. But by then, the outbreak had seeded across the border into Uganda and become a full-blown public health emergency @stephanienolen.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/h...

Uganda: A Safe Return Home - Tackling Stigma On Uganda's Ebola Frontline [UN News] As Uganda works to contain an Ebola outbreak that is also affecting neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health workers are doing more than responding to a deadly virus. They are helping families navigate fear, misinformation and stigma.

🚨 WARNELY SAFETY ALERT Bundibugyo, Uganda · Health Ebola outbreak response plan launched in Bundibugyo WHO and Africa CDC launch $518M response plan amid… https://warnely.com/news/ebola-outbreak-response-plan-launched-in-bundibugyo-d98ac3ee-35b8-4e7f-b5be-47aa94a27759 #WarnelyAlert #Uganda

📰 **Africa CDC confirms Marburg case in Uganda as Ebola outbreak rages** Early reports indicate there may be another case, but spread is thought to be localized. 📰 Source: Ars Technica 🔗 Link […] [Original post on igeek.gamer-geek-news.com]

Uganda says Ebola outbreak contained, moves to end travel curbs https://www.europesays.com/africa/318120/ Uganda has contained its latest Ebola outbreak, nearly two months after it was declared following the importation of…

#Marburg in Uganda is confirmed. Uganda formally reported 1 case to #WHO today. A reliable source tells me there are 2 confirmed cases. Developing story. Positive: Uganda is very good at containing outbreaks. Negative: Uganda doesn't like sharing info about them. www.statnews.com/2026/06/30/m...

Uganda: Maj Gen Busizoori Outlines New Ebola Measures Along Uganda-DRC Border [Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) 4 Infantry Division Commander, Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, has outlined comprehensive Ebola prevention measures aimed at protecting Uganda from the disease while strengthening the regulation of livestock trade along the Uganda-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border.

🚨 WARNELY SAFETY ALERT Kyalubinga, Uganda · Health Ebola outbreak ongoing in Uganda and DRC https://www.warnely.com/news/ebola-outbreak-ongoing-in-uganda-and-drc-dc384420-5aa8-4b93-9cdf-4d37a4e13c7a?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=incident #WarnelyAlert #Uganda

Uganda confirms six new Ebola cases, total rises to 15 yespunjab.com?p=260536 #Ebola #Uganda #Kampala #EbolaOutbreak #AfricaCDC #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #DiseaseOutbreak #HealthNews #IndiaForAfrica #SJaishankar #MedicalAid #EbolaResponse #AfricaNews #BreakingNews #HealthAlert

Description in @Nejm.org of the 2025 Sudan ebolavirus outbreak in Uganda, with only 14 cases (12 confirmed) and 4 deaths. Great example showing how an Ebola outbreak can be stopped fast, when detected early.

Encouraging to see a coordinated global & local response to the Ebola virus outbreak. Cases are just over 900. Uganda has not had a confirmed case since June 5. Sustained support for local & global response efforts will be key to ending this outbreak. tinyurl.com/yzdbvfxj

Uganda’s Ebola Response Praised as Imported Cases Dominate Early Transmission, Says WHO Chief https://www.europesays.com/africa/273739/ Uganda’s response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak has received strong commendation from the World Health Organization (WHO), with…

Ebola: Uganda to deploy 80 medics in DR Congo | Monitor Hello Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa Ready to continue your informative journey with us? Hello Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features. Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew. Subscribe fora month to get full access ByTonny Abet Dr Diana Atwine explained that this approach will help both countries and the region to end Ebola epidemic within a short time. In a demonstration of its regional influence and experience in the Ebola epidemic control, the Ugandan government has announced plans to deploy 80 health workers and establish two temporary clinics in the DR Congo to accelerate the containment of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) epidemic. Dr Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, in an exclusive interview with the Nation Media Group, said they plan to send the health workers this week if everything goes as planned. She said they will establish two mobile laboratories and isolation/treatment centres in the affected a…

-- In Uganda: 9 confirmed cases, including 1 death 3 cases were travel related. Data are continuously reviewed and harmonised as cases are being laboratory confirmed. bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC #IDsky #EpiSky #PublicHealth #OutbreakResponse #Ebola #Bundibugyo

Health experts warn Uganda’s Sudan Ebola outbreak may already exceed official figures. The Sudan strain still has no fully approved vaccine. www.thetrendswire.com/blog/sudan-e... #Ebola #Uganda #WHO #GlobalHealth

Uganda Ebola outbreak highlights need for trained medical workers https://www.europesays.com/africa/267192/ Uganda (MNN) — As Uganda responds to an Ebola outbreak, ministries continue meeting physical and spiritual needs. As…

🚨 WARNELY SAFETY ALERT Kampala, Uganda · Health Ebola cases confirmed in Uganda Uganda health ministry confirms six new cases of Ebola, raising total to 15. https://warnely.com/news/ebola-cases-confirmed-in-uganda-96316bd0-8eab-417a-9bee-3bc6567c0852 #WarnelyAlert #Uganda

Uganda: Uganda Goes Five Days Without New Ebola Case [Nile Post] Uganda has not registered any new Ebola cases in the past five days, providing an encouraging sign for health authorities working to contain the outbreak and prevent further transmission.

Uganda Dispatches 40 Doctors to DRC as Ebola Threat Intensifies Along ... Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Diana Atwine says Uganda must support DRC's Ebola response to prevent further cross-border transmission. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Diana Atwine says Uganda must support DRC’s Ebola response to prevent further cross-border transmission. UgandaToday : Uganda Dispatches 40 Doctors to DRC as Ebola Threat Intensifies Along Border By Uganda Today Reporter KAMPALA – Uganda has deployed 40 medical doctors and health specialists to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to reinforce efforts aimed at containing the rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak that has already spilled across borders and raised alarm among regional health authorities. The deployment comes amid growing fears that the outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, could escalate into one of Africa’s most challenging public health emergencies in recent years. Officials at the Ministry of Health say the Ugandan contingent will support surveillance, laboratory services, treatment centers, infection prevention measures, and emergency response coordin…

Uganda has not yet confirmed it publicly, but it appears to have a #Marburg outbreak. A very reliable source tells STAT that 2 cases have been confirmed. The US government has issued a level 4 — aka do not travel there — advisory based on intel it has received. www.statnews.com/2026/06/30/m...

I am in #Uganda, where the government has mounted a prompt and capable response to the outbreak of #Ebola. Screening at the borders helped detect cases arriving from neighbouring #DRC, and the country’s surveillance, testing and case management systems are doing steady work. 1/3

Uganda Ebola Outbreak: New Cases and Death Confirmed in Kampala https://www.europesays.com/africa/266840/ Tracking Transmission Chains and Intensifying Field TestingApprehensions Over Rapid Transmission and Leveraging Historical Expertise Kampala – Uganda —…

🚨 WARNELY SAFETY ALERT Congo, Uganda · Health Ebola outbreak support for Congo and Uganda Egypt provides rapid support to Congo and Uganda to confront ongoing Ebo… https://warnely.com/news/ebola-outbreak-support-for-congo-and-uganda-fa17aade-3e73-4c17-bfc0-ad309a288f9f #WarnelyAlert #Uganda

Uganda: Uganda Deploys Team to DRC to Contain Ebola [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda is in final preparations of setting up Ebola treatment centers and a Laboratory in the Democratic Republic of Congo in a bid to assist the neighboring country bring the epidemic that has so far affected over 500 under control.

Uganda: Why Precision Matters in Uganda’s Ebola Narrative https://www.europesays.com/africa/262805/ After news of a Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak in East-Central Africa, international media began portraying the region with…

Weekly Health Update | Ebola tops 1,400 cases; Uganda Reports Marburg https://www.europesays.com/ie/569017/ Africa’s health news this week was dominated by escalating outbreaks on multiple fronts. In the Democratic Republic of…

“They finally identified the culprit: a species of Ebola significantly different from the one the original test could detect. But by then, the outbreak had seeded across the border into Uganda and become a full-blown public health emergency.” @snolen.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/h...

Ebola News From the Frontlines 🌍 This weekend, we asked FIMRC to provide an update on the Ebola outbreak in Africa and how it is affecting the Bududa District in Uganda. Read the full update here: conta.cc/4uUyl5H

#Uganda is facing a new health-security concern after Marburg virus disease was detected in the west of the country, even as officials work to contain #Ebola Bundibugyo cases linked to the wider DRC outbreak. ✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social @who.int

The IRC Responds to the Mpox Outbreak in Uganda | The IRC Kampala, Uganda, November 5, 2024 —The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is responding to the Mpox outbreak in Uganda where caseshave now risen to 359in up to 35 districts with one confirmed death. The IRC response is part of a broader effort to enhance epidemic preparedness while improving the health and nutrition status of refugees and vulnerable community members across 18 high-need districts. The IRC and its partner Medical Teams International (MTI) are working together on initiatives to lower the humanitarian impact of disasters, particularly in areas impacted by recent refugee influxes and ongoing health challenges. The response involves efforts to identify cases early and awareness-raising activities to prevent the further spread of the disease. Elijah Okeyo, the IRC Uganda Country Director, said. “With the increasing number of Mpox cases in the country, attention needs to be drawn to the mechanisms that prevent further spread of the disease. Evidence from our work on the ground shows that refugee settlements, transit centers and Points of Entry still lack sufficient Mpox response capacities, including early det…