Bad News to Kenyans as Mutahi Kagwe Confirms the Outbreak of This Dangerous Disease and its Symptoms
Following an epidemic in Uganda's Mubende District, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe advised the general public to report any suspected Ebola cases. The CS issued a statement outlining the Ebola symptoms and urging all 47 counties to mobilize their fast reaction teams in case of emergency. In an effort to support case identification in any suspected cases, this is done.
JUST IN: President Museveni Announces Lockdown & 7PM - 6AM Curfew as Ebola Wreaks Havoc
President Yoweri Museveni has announced new measures to fight the deadly ebola disease that is currently wreaking havoc in the landlocked country Sources from Uganda this evening have revealed that President Museveni has put in place key measures to contain the killer virus. The measures include a lockdown in two districts, where people are not allowed to move in or out of the restricted regions.
Panic in Uganda as Deadly Ebola Virus Spreads, 4 Virus Suspects Flee
Uganda hit the headlines recently after a man, 24 year old died of the deadly Ebola virus in the Mubende region. It is revealed that the victim had close to 43 contacts but some are yet to be isolated. Health officials in the region reveal that four people who were close associates of the deceased were found to have the symptoms of the Ebola virus.
Uganda's Schools Expected to Be Closed Following Today's Government Announcement
"Earlier school closures will limit areas of concentration where children are in daily close contact with other children, teachers, and other staff who could potentially spread the virus," said the minister and wife of former president Yoweri Museveni. On Saturday, Uganda extended a three-week lockdown in Mubende and neighboring KKassandra the two central districts at the heart of the outbreak, which has claimed more than 50 lives.
An increase in ebola cases in Uganda as 20 counties in Kenya are at risk of spreading the virus
Uganda's ministry of health has reported a steady inflate in Ebola Sudan Cases in the recent days. "The death stand at twenty three, five confirmed and eighteen are probable, " said Mr Emmanuel Ainebyoona, the senior communication officer. It has been revealed that five of the deaths have occurred at Mubende Regional referral hospital in Mubende district which is considered as the epicenter of the outbreak.
Uganda Declares Ebola Outbreak After A 24yrs Old Man Showed Symptoms And Passed Away
In the past few years, we have reported dangerous diseases in different parts of the world and apparently the diseases were declared a pandemic in the whole world. We started with Ebola at the West African side and the diseases killed several people before the situation was controlled.
Police officer shoots himself dead with the rifle found lying on his chest inside his house
A police officer shoots himself dead with the rifle found lying on his chest inside his house. The police in Mubende are now probing the circumstances under which cop allegedly killed himself by suicide. The deceased identified as Police constable Atoo Agwayi James of service number 50492 was attached to Mubende police station.
Kenyans React After President Museveni Extends Ebola Lockdown in Two Uganda's Hotspots
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has extended a quarantine placed on two districts that are the epicentre of the country's Ebola outbreak by 21 days, adding that his government's response to the disease was succeeding. Movement into and out of Mubende and Kassanda districts in central Uganda will be restricted up to Dec. 17, the presidency said late on Saturday.
President Museveni Sent a Tough Warning message to Witchdoctors Over The Widespread Ebola
According to WHO, illnesses have been discovered in five places including Mubende since the original epidemic in the predominantly rural landlocked country. The 1976 discovery of Ebola earned it the name of a river in the DR Congo. Fever, vomiting, bleeding and diarrhea are typical signs of human transmission by bodily fluids.
Uganda: Panic As Another Case Of Deadly Virus Is Allegedly Reported, One Confirmed Dead.
Disease outbreaks are deemed dangerous and are feared by many people. The recent was the CORONA virus which killed thousands worldwide and also affected the economy very hard. Years later another virus outbreak has been reported in an East African country. Moreover, there has been a case of death reported too.
Kenyans Receive First Ebola Suspect's Test Results
Summary • The Kenya health ministry confirms that the first Ebola Suspect in Kenya tests negative from the virus. Today, the evening of 1st October 2022, the ministry of health released a press statement that confirmed the health status of the first Ebola Suspect in the country.
Lockdown In Uganda, Ebola Virus Seemingly Takes Center Stage
Uganda has declared a three weeks lock down of two districts as it seeks to contain the deadly Ebola virus. Entertainment joints and places of worship will remain closed in Mubende and Kassanda districts with latest record indicating there are 19 fatalities so far. The measures announced by President Yoweri Museveni mean residents of the central Ugandan districts of Mubende and Kassanda can’t travel into or out of those areas by private or public means.
JUST IN: Government Announces On Possibilities Of Stopping Flights From Uganda After Ebola Outbreak
Following the outbreak of Ebola in Mubende region, the government has stated that there are no current plans to suspend planes departing from Uganda. According to the Director of Health in Kenya, Patrick Amoth, the borders between Kenya and Uganda are not closed at this time.
Uganda Confirms Ebola Outbreak After A Man Dies
Uganda's health authority declared an outbreak of Ebola, after a male aged 24 suffering from Ebola Virus Disease died. Following the death of a 24-year-old man from Mubende District on Tuesday, September 20th, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared an Ebola outbreak in Uganda.
Panic As Five Doctors Test Positive For Ebola in Uganda
Ebola,also known as Haemorrhagic fever is a viral infection that causes severe bleeding,organ failure and can lead to death.Human may spread the virus to other humans through contact with bodily fluids such as blood. The recent Ebola outbreak which was reported in Mubende District,Uganda has seen more than 20 people confirmed death and has left neighbouring countries in panic over crossing of the virus into the country.This has seen these countries testing people at borders to avoid the spread of the virus.