Uganda & Chikwe Ihekweazu

Uganda: Uganda>>> has reported confirmed Ebola cases linked to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>>, leading to border closures and heightened surveillance efforts, while also expressing concern over the Uganda — Bundibugyo virus being named after one of its districts.

Chikwe Ihekweazu: As the World Health Organization>>> emergencies chief, Chikwe Ihekweazu>>> emphasized the priority of identifying all transmission chains to define the outbreak's scale and provide care.

Uganda: Confirmed 20 cases and 2 deaths; implementing cross-border surveillance and response measures.

Chikwe Ihekweazu: WHO emergencies chief; highlighted that 80% of new cases are from unknown chains.

Uganda: Uganda has confirmed imported Ebola cases from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, leading to heightened surveillance, travel restrictions, and the postponement of national events to prevent further spread.

Chikwe Ihekweazu: Chikwe Ihekweazu, World Health Organization emergencies chief, emphasized the priority of identifying all transmission chains to define the outbreak's scale and provide care.

Uganda: Contained imported cases and declared itself Ebola-free; remains at risk due to cross-border spread.

Chikwe Ihekweazu: WHO health emergencies chief warned the outbreak could be 2-4 times larger than reported.