Uganda confirms two new Ebola cases, bringing total to seven
Uganda has confirmed two new cases of Ebola, raising the total to seven since the outbreak began on May 15. The new cases involve health workers from a private facility in Kampala, who are now receiving treatment. Authorities are tracing contacts of the infected individuals and urging the public to report any symptoms related to the virus.
- ▪The two new confirmed cases are Ugandan health workers working in a private facility in Kampala.
- ▪Both patients have been admitted to the designated treatment unit and are now receiving care.
- ▪Uganda has suspended all public transport to the DRC after confirming two cases involving Congolese nationals.
- ▪The World Health Organization reported over 900 suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- ▪Ebola is a deadly viral disease that spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids.
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Uganda confirms two new Ebola cases, bringing total to sevenSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe authorities said the two confirmed cases are Ugandan health workers working in a private facility in Kampala.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 25, 2026, 07:00 PMUpdated May 25, 2026, 07:00 PMKAMPALA – Uganda confirmed on May 25 two new cases of Ebola, bringing the total to seven since the virus outbreak was discovered in the east African country on May 15.“The two new confirmed cases are Ugandan health workers working in a private facility in Kampala.
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