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Friday, November 23, 2012

WHO update-Ebola in Uganda

Ebola in Uganda

23 NOVEMBER 2012 - As of 23 November 2012, the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Uganda has reported 10 cases (6 confirmed and 4 probable,), including 5 deaths in Luweero and Kampala.

The last confirmed case was hospitalised on 17 November 2012. Close contacts of the Ebola cases are being identified and followed up for a period of 21 days. All the cases alerted to the field teams are being investigated... With respect to this event, WHO does not recommend that any travel or trade restriction be applied to Uganda.[link to www.who.int