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World Health Organization Declares Uganda Ebola Outbreak Over

The World Health Organization and African CDC have officially declared the end of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda following 42 consecutive days without new infections. While the crisis is contained locally, health authorities remain vigilant as cases continue to rise in neighboring DR Congo.

27 Aug, 11:29 — 27 Aug, 15:02
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France 24High4h ago

Ebola outbreak over in Uganda but cases still rising in DR Congo

The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in Uganda is over but it is still not under control in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. The Congolese government says there have been more than 2,700 deaths and more than 5,600 cases of Ebola and that transmission remains active.

By FRANCE24

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punch-ngMostly Factual1h ago

WHO, Africa CDC declare Uganda Ebola outbreak over

WHO and Africa CDC declare Uganda’s Ebola outbreak officially over after 42 days without new cases. Learn about the successful containment of the Uganda Eb Read More: https://punchng.com/who-africa-cdc-declare-uganda-ebola-outbreak-over/

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vanguard-ngMixed3h ago

Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without new case

… Africa CDC, WHO hail rapid response, warn neighbouring countries to remain vigilantBy Chioma Obinna Uganda has declared the end of its Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo species after completing 42 consecutive days without recording a new confirmed case, marking a major milestone in the country’s response to the deadly viral disease. The declaration […] The post Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without new case appeared first on Vanguard News.

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myjoyonlineMixed1h ago

Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak after 42 days without a new case

Uganda has declared the end of its Ebola outbreak after completing 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case.

By Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen

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