the outbreak of Ebola in Uganda it reaches 60 confirmed and 20 probable cases. 44 deaths were confirmed and 25 people recovered from the disease in the country. The information was released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday (19).
The local Ministry of Health is conducting an investigation of the eight most recent cases, as initial reports indicate that they were not among known contacts. “In addition, two confirmed cases from Mubende district sought care in the capital Kampala, increasing the risks of transmission in that city,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom.
“We remain concerned that there may be more chains of transmission and more contacts than we know in the affected communities,” added Adhanom.
The African Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday (20) that although there is a risk of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda spreading, it is still possible to control the disease without the need for emergency measures.
Health ministers and government representatives from nine African countries came together to establish joint measures to stop the spread of the ongoing outbreak in Uganda and beyond.
“Uganda has experience in epidemic management and since the beginning of this Ebola outbreak, with the support of our partners, we have taken steps to limit the transmission of the disease. Sharing experiences and strengthening collaboration between our countries will allow us to respond quickly and efficiently to the health emergencies that affect our countries,” said Jane Ruth Aceng Acero, Minister of Health of Uganda.
Health ministers also agreed on joint plans to strengthen surveillance and medical care at borders, including raising public awareness and conducting community engagement campaigns.
Ugandan health officials focus on supportive care for confirmed cases, as well as stepping up testing, surveillance, infection prevention and control, and collaborating with communities to support prevention measures.
Source: CNN Brasil
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