The Ministry of Health has confirmed 6 new Ebola cases in Uganda. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 15.
According to the Ministry, 12 patients are now admitted in treatment units, 2 people have recovered and been discharged, 1 death has been recorded, and 668 people who may have been exposed are being followed up by health teams.
How Uganda is trying to stop the spread
The Ministry has put out key guidelines to protect the public:
Wash hands often with soap and running water, or use an alcohol-based sanitizer.
Avoid contact with body fluids like blood, vomit, sweat, or saliva of a sick person.
Do not touch dead bodies of suspected Ebola victims. Safe and dignified burials must be handled by trained teams only.
Avoid bushmeat and contact with wild animals that can carry the virus.
Report early if you have symptoms like fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, or bleeding. Go to the nearest health facility or call the Ministry’s toll-free line.
Isolate and get tested if you think you were exposed. Health workers will monitor contacts for 21 days.
Healthcare workers must use full protective gear when treating patients.
Officials say most cases spread through close contact with infected people or their body fluids. Acting fast and following these steps is the best way to stop Ebola from spreading further.
If you notice any signs or know someone who may have been exposed, contact your nearest health center immediately.
