Uganda declares itself Ebola free as deaths surge to 1,400 in DR Congo
- Uganda’s health authorities have declared the country Ebola free, marking an end to its outbreak as deaths surge by over 400 in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo unjust a few days.
- Kampala had reported 20 confirmed cases and two deaths since a fresh outbreak of the virus was declared in central Africa in mid-May.
- However, its last patient was discharged in mid-June, a man from the DRC, and Uganda has not reported a new case since June 22.
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- Uganda’s health authorities have declared the country Ebola free, marking an end to its outbreak as deaths surge by over 400 in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo unjust a few days.
- Kampala had reported 20 confirmed cases and two deaths since a fresh outbreak of the virus was declared in central Africa in mid-May.
- However, its last patient was discharged in mid-June, a man from the DRC, and Uganda has not reported a new case since June 22.
Sources: The Independent