The virus spread to nine districts nationwide, infecting hundreds and killing dozens. Seven health workers were among those who died.
Tag: Uganda
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‘Ebola Could Have Wiped Us All’: Slow Lockdown Haunts Uganda
The authorities hesitated to impose restrictions in the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak because of residual trauma from the Covid lockdown. Ebola then spread to the capital, killing dozens of Ugandans.
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Uganda’s Ebola Outbreak is a Test of What We’ve Learned From Covid
The world needs to rebuild people’s trust in public health.
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U.S. Health Officials Urge Vigilance as Ebola Spreads in Uganda
There are no cases in the United States, but the C.D.C. wants doctors to be on the alert for patients with telltale symptoms.
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Uganda Races to Contain a Deadly Ebola Outbreak
The outbreak was caused by the Sudan strain of the virus, which has no approved vaccine or drug treatment. Scientists are now rushing to begin clinical trials in the coming weeks.