Uganda Ebola Cases Rise to 15 After Six New Infections Confirmed
Health authorities intensify contact tracing as 668 contacts are monitored amid ongoing outbreak response.
- Uganda confirms 6 new Ebola cases, total now 15
- 12 patients currently under treatment; 2 have recovered
- 668 contacts are being monitored by health authorities
Uganda has confirmed six new Ebola cases, raising the total number of infections in the current outbreak to 15, according to the Ministry of Health.
The latest update issued on Tuesday indicates that the new cases were identified among individuals who had previously been listed as contacts of confirmed patients, underscoring ongoing transmission within monitored groups.
Health officials reported that 12 patients are currently receiving treatment in designated isolation centres, while two individuals have recovered and been discharged.
The outbreak was officially declared in May after the country recorded two imported Ebola Virus Disease cases, one of which resulted in death.
Authorities said they are currently monitoring 668 contacts linked to confirmed cases as part of intensified containment measures, including contact tracing, surveillance, and public awareness campaigns aimed at preventing further spread.
Charles Olaro, Director General of Health Services at the Ministry of Health, has urged individuals experiencing Ebola-like symptoms to report early to health facilities, stressing that timely treatment significantly improves survival chances.
“We are encouraging the public to seek medical attention early if they develop symptoms, as early reporting increases the likelihood of survival,” he said.
In addition to national efforts, international support is being mobilised to strengthen Africa’s response. India has dispatched a second shipment of medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), consisting of protective gear, diagnostic tools, monitoring equipment, medicines, and nutritional supplies.
According to India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, the 43-tonne consignment is expected to enhance public health preparedness and improve Ebola response capacity across the continent.
This follows an earlier delivery of emergency medical supplies and protective kits sent on May 24 to support Africa CDC’s outbreak response efforts.
