The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SVD) in Kampala following positive test results from three National Reference Laboratories.
The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Diana Atwine, addressed the media earlier today, providing details about the index case and the measures being taken to contain the outbreak.
The confirmed case, a 32-year-old male nurse employed at Mulago National Referral Hospital, initially developed fever-like symptoms.
Seeking treatment, he visited multiple health facilities, including:Saidina Abubakar Islamic Hospital in Matugga, Wakiso District, Mbale Regional Referral Hospital in Mbale City.
The patient presented with a five-day history of high fever, chest pain, and difficulty breathing, which later progressed to unexplained bleeding from multiple body sites.
Despite receiving medical attention, he experienced multi-organ failure and passed away on January 29, 2025, at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
Post-mortem samples confirmed Sudan Ebola Virus Disease as the cause of death.
No additional health workers or patients on the ward have shown symptoms of Ebola at this time.
However, precautionary measures have been initiated to mitigate the risk of further transmission.
