Uganda has confirmed three new Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) cases, pushing total infections to five as health authorities rush to contain the outbreak and intensify nationwide surveillance.
The update was issued by the Ministry of Health Uganda on May 23 as health teams stepped up contact tracing and surveillance efforts.
Two cases linked to earlier infections
Health officials confirmed that two of the new cases are directly linked to earlier infections, forming part of an existing transmission chain under close monitoring.
One case is a Ugandan driver who transported the first confirmed Ebola patient.
The other is a health worker who cared for the same patient.
Both are now receiving treatment and were already listed among monitored contacts.
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Third case linked to cross-border travel
The third patient is a Congolese woman who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Authorities say she entered Uganda through Arua before travelling to Entebbe on a chartered flight while showing mild symptoms.
She later sought treatment at a private hospital in Kampala and was discharged in stable condition on May 14.
However, a later investigation — triggered by a tip-off from a pilot — led to laboratory testing that confirmed Ebola infection.
Regional leaders meet in Kampala.
The announcement came as regional health leaders met at Speke Resort Munyonyo to coordinate response efforts.
The meeting brought together officials from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan, alongside partners from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
The meeting focused on strengthening border surveillance, improving early warning systems, and enhancing coordination among affected countries.
Authorities call for calm and cooperation.
Health officials urged the public to remain calm but alert as contact tracing continues.
They emphasized that early reporting of symptoms and prompt treatment remain key to controlling the outbreak.
Authorities also emphasized that early reporting of symptoms and prompt treatment remain key to controlling the outbreak.
Regional leaders also agreed to strengthen cross-border cooperation to prevent further spread of the virus in the region.
written by @enock katamba
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