Sudan Ebola Virus Detected in Uganda, WHO Responds with $1 Million

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Sudan Ebola Virus Detected in Uganda, WHO Responds with $1 Million
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a case of Sudan Ebola virus in a nurse from Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. The WHO is deploying experts and supplies to support Uganda's response to the outbreak.

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While there are no licensed vaccines for the Sudan virus disease, the global health body is partnering with developers to deploy candidate vaccines and other public health measures.The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, emphasised the importance of swift action. The outbreak occurred in Nzara, near the Sudanese border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Since then, there have been several outbreaks of the disease in Africa, primarily in Sudan, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In Uganda, there have been five previous outbreaks of the Sudan virus disease, with the most recent one occurring in 2022. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.

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