Ebola

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.

Africa September 20, 2022

Ebola outbreak declared in Uganda, 1 dead

Uganda has declared an Ebola outbreak, the first outbreak in the last three years. A 24-year-old has already died with Ebola symptoms.

Ebola August 24, 2022

East Congo will begin Ebola vaccinations after new case reported

A vaccination campaign in the Congolose city of Beni will begin on Thursday after a new case of Ebola was reported this week, which was genetically linked to the 2018-2019 outbreak.