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Uganda    Uganda   

Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa whose diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and immense Lake Victoria. Its abundant wildlife includes chimpanzees as well as rare birds. Remote Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a renowned mountain gorilla sanctuary. Murchison Falls National Park in the northwest is known for its 43m-tall waterfall and wildlife such as hippos. ― Google

Capital: Kampala

Dialing code: +256

President: Yoweri Museveni

Currency: Ugandan shilling

Population: 45.74 million (2020) World Bank

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➔ Ebola

Status: ALERT a
Zone: AFRICA
Agency: (WHO)
Source: No Data

Event Start: 22/Sep/2022
Posted: : 22/Sep/2022
Updated: : 22 Sep 2022
WARef : 2022 1520UG
GLiDE: - No Data -

 

Rare Sudan Strain Of Ebola Confirmed in Mubende district, central Unganda

  • Sep 22, 2022
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UgandaThe health authorities in Uganda today declared an outbreak of Ebola after a case of the relatively rare Sudan strain was confirmed in Mubende district in the central part of the country. The Uganda Virus Research Institute confirmed the case after testing a sample taken from a 24-year-old male. This follows an investigation by the National Rapid Response team of six suspicious deaths that have occurred in the district this month. There are currently eight suspected cases who are receiving care in a health facility. 

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