KAMPALA- The Ministry of Health has embarked on a 42-day countdown to End the current Ebola outbreak following the recovery and discharge of two Ebola patients who tested negative after receiving supportive treatment from the Ebola Treatment Units.
The patients, a 55-year old female from Mattuga and a 45-year-old female from Kyegegwa, received supportive treatment, recovered and have been discharged from the Mulago National Referral Hospital and Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital Ebola Treatment Units respectively.
According to Dr. Charles Olaro, Ag. Director General Health Services, the Ministry of Health declared the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease outbreak on 30th January 2025 and has since confirmed a total of 12 positive cases, out of which 10 have recovered after receiving supportive treatment while two cases, unfortunately succumbed to the deadly virus.
“Please note that the discharge of patients does not mean an end to the current outbreak. The end of an outbreak can only be declared when cases have stopped, and after 42 days have passed from when the last case was discharged or died” he added.
Active surveillance and vaccination of contacts of confirmed cases will continue until the outbreak is declared over.
The Ministry of Health reassures the public that the situation is under control and that the country remains safe.
“We urge the public to remain vigilant and report any individuals exhibiting symptoms consistent with Ebola to the nearest health facility or contact the Ministry of Health’s toll-free line on 0800-100-066” added Dr. Olaro.
