Uganda & Trish Newport

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.

Trish Newport: Trish Newport>>>, an emergency programme manager for Médecins Sans Frontières>>>, has provided firsthand accounts of the overwhelmed health facilities in the affected regions.

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

Trish Newport: MSF emergency program manager noted the outbreak started with many undetected cases.

Uganda: Uganda is affected by the Ebola outbreak as cases have spread across its border from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, increasing the risk of wider regional transmission.

Trish Newport: Trish Newport, MSF Emergency Programme Manager, expressed concern over the rapid spread of the Ebola outbreak and the challenges in accessing healthcare and security in affected regions, underscoring the need for rapid action.

Uganda: Uganda reported 20 cases and two deaths; discharged its last patient, moving toward being declared Ebola-free.

Trish Newport: MSF emergency programme manager who warned that delays cost lives in outbreak response.

Trish Newport: Trish Newport, Médecins Sans Frontières' emergency program manager, expressed concern over the rising cases and spread of the outbreak.