Uganda Confirms Three New Ebola Cases, Total Reaches Five
Ugandan health authorities confirmed three additional Ebola cases on Saturday, bringing the national total to five. The cases are linked to an ongoing outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
France 24Ugandan health authorities confirmed three new Ebola cases on Saturday, bringing the country's total to five. The new infections follow an assessment by the World Health Organization that raised the regional risk level to its highest designation for the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Authorities have intensified contact tracing efforts to limit further spread.
The cases in Uganda are connected to the outbreak already under way in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Health officials continue to monitor the situation along the shared border region.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Contact tracing operations will expand in affected Ugandan districts.
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Neighboring countries may increase border health screenings.
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