Uganda reports a second Ebola death, a four-and-a-half-year-old child. The child was treated at Mulago National Referral Hospital, which is designated for Ebola cases. Following previous discharges of patients, around 265 contacts remain quarantined while the health system monitors the spread of the virus.
Uganda has confirmed its second death from Ebola, following the tragic passing of a four-and-a-half-year-old child at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala. This child was reported as another positive case in the area, which is the only facility designated for Ebola treatments. This outbreak was officially declared in January after a male nurse succumbed to the virus at the same hospital, marking the beginning of the health crisis.
As of February 18, the Ugandan Ministry of Health had discharged all eight patients undergoing treatment for Ebola. However, the situation remains critical with approximately 265 contacts of confirmed cases still under strict quarantine across Kampala and two other cities. Public health officials are closely monitoring these contacts to prevent further spread of the highly infectious virus.
Ebola is characterized by symptoms such as fever, headaches, and muscle pain, and it spreads through direct contact with the bodily fluids or tissues of infected individuals. The Ministry of Health and WHO are working collaboratively to manage the outbreak and educate the public on preventive measures.
The recent Ebola outbreak in Uganda has seen a second death, reiterating the severity of the situation that began in January. The health authorities have successfully discharged previous patients but continue to enforce quarantine for numerous contacts. Symptom awareness and containment efforts are critical in combating the further spread of this deadly virus.
Original Source: m.economictimes.com
