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Uganda Records First Ebola Fatality Since 2023

A nurse in Kampala has died from Ebola, marking the first confirmed death in Uganda since the last outbreak concluded in January 2023.

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The recent death of a nurse from Ebola in Uganda serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threat posed by this deadly virus, highlighting the urgent need for vigilance and effective response measures in the face of potential outbreaks.
Ebola kills nurse in Uganda's capital Kampala, first death from virus since last outbreak ended in 2023
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The tragic death of a nurse from Ebola in Uganda underscores the persistent threat of this deadly virus, marking a grim reminder of the challenges faced in the fight against infectious diseases.
A nurse in Uganda has died from the Ebola virus, in the first outbreak since 2022
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The recent death of a nurse in Uganda from Ebola underscores the persistent threat of viral hemorrhagic fevers in East Africa, raising alarm over the lack of effective vaccines for the Sudan strain.
Hospital nurse dies in Uganda in first Ebola virus outbreak since 2022, health ministry says
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Updated: Jan 30th, 2025, 11:56 AM ET

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A 32-year-old male nurse in Kampala has died from Ebola, confirmed post-mortem tests. Authorities are tracing contacts to stem potential spread, as there are no approved vaccines for the Sudan strain. Uganda's last outbreak in 2022 saw 55 deaths. Health Minister Diana Atwine assures that authorities are in control. This incident highlights ongoing viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks in East Africa, following recent cases of Marburg disease in neighboring countries.

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