Uganda confirms new Ebola cases

Uganda has confirmed two new Ebola cases, bringing the total to seven since the outbreak was discovered on May 15. These new cases include Ugandan health workers in Uganda — Kampala. The outbreak is linked to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where over 900 suspected cases have been identified, primarily in Ituri province. The World Health Organization has declared this a global health emergency. In response, Uganda has suspended public transport to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and President Yoweri Museveni has urged citizens to avoid handshakes and postponed a major religious event. The Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment, is responsible for the outbreak. Response efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are hampered by local unrest and distrust, exacerbated by past international aid cuts from nations like the United States.