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Ebola February 4, 2025

Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Sudan strain of Ebola amid new outbreak

Uganda has begun a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola following an outbreak that has killed one nurse in the east African country.

Health January 29, 2025

Ebola outbreak reported in African country — here’s what you need to know

An Ebola outbreak has been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Experts share concerns about the highly fatal and contagious hemorrhagic fever.

Africa November 17, 2022

Uganda is fearful of losing doctors amid Ebola outbreak

Uganda doctors have been struggling with the Ebola outbreak since September. Ten doctors stepped up to work in the hospital and now only three are left due to fear, exhaustion, and wages.

Africa October 25, 2022

Ugandan officials report 11 new cases of Ebola in the capitol since Friday

Officials in Uganda have reported a worrisome number of new Ebola cases in the country's capitol since Friday. Seventy-five total cases have been confirmed since Sept. 20.

Ebola October 21, 2022

Uganda claims Ebola outbreak should be over by end of year

Uganda's most recent Ebola outbreak which has infected 65 people and killed 27 is coming under control, according to the country's health ministry.

Health October 7, 2022

Travelers entering US from Uganda to be screened for Ebola

The Biden administration will screen all airline passengers entering the United States from Uganda due to the recent Ebola outbreak.

Africa October 3, 2022

Uganda’s latest outbreak of Ebola kills its first health worker

A 37-year-old Tanzanian doctor who contracted Ebola in Uganda and died. He was the first health care worker to die in Uganda’s latest outbreak.

Africa September 27, 2022

Congo declares end to Ebola outbreak in eastern province

The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared an end to its 15th Ebola outbreak in the eastern province of North Kivu, which first emerged on Aug. 22.

HEALTH September 26, 2022

Uganda's Ebola rises to 16 as outbreak grows

The Ebola outbreak in Uganda continues to spread and affect people. The country now has 16 cases, and a vaccine has still not yet been found for the Sudan strain.

Africa September 23, 2022

Uganda Ebola death toll rises to four

Uganda confirmed that its Ebola outbreak has killed at least four people. The outbreak started on Tuesday after the first patient died of the rare Sudan strain.