New ebola infections in Uganda as Congo surpasses 900 suspected cases
Summary
Uganda reported two new Ebola infections, raising its total to seven cases linked to an outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The DRC now has over 900 suspected cases and more than 100 confirmed cases of Ebola, mainly in Ituri province, where health efforts face violence and community resistance.Key Facts
- Uganda confirmed seven Ebola cases, all related to the DRC outbreak.
- The DRC declared the outbreak on May 15, but it started days or weeks earlier.
- Over 900 suspected and 100 confirmed Ebola cases are reported in eastern DRC, mainly in Ituri province.
- Health workers and drivers in Uganda got infected after exposure to Congolese patients.
- Attacks on treatment centers and hospitals in DRC have forced evacuations and disrupted care.
- Ebola bodies are highly contagious, and new rules require authorities to manage burials to prevent spread.
- The World Health Organization calls the outbreak a global public health emergency.
- No approved vaccine or treatment exists for this Ebola strain, but a potential vaccine trial may start within months.
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