Uganda Confirms No Ebola Cases Amid Nigerian Patient's Diagnosis

Uganda’s Ministry of Health stated it has no confirmed active Ebola cases, clarifying that a Nigerian woman diagnosed with the disease in Abuja only transited through Uganda after visiting the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in early October. The statement, signed by Charles Olaro, the director-general of health services, emphasized that the woman did not exhibit symptoms while in Uganda and developed them upon arrival in Nigeria.

The ministry noted that her transit through Uganda does not imply she contracted the virus there, and investigations are ongoing to determine the exposure location. Nigeria's health minister, Ali Pate, confirmed the infection in the Federal Capital Territory, stating the patient had been admitted to a private hospital and is currently in isolation.

Contact tracing has identified 44 close contacts for monitoring as health authorities work to contain the potential spread of the virus. The Ugandan government urged the public to remain calm and vigilant while observing preventive measures.