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Ebola Fears Rise in Italy: Two Suspected Cases Detected
25 May
Summary
- Two individuals in Como, Italy, are suspected of having Ebola.
- The patients recently returned from Uganda, a high-risk area.
- Malaria is considered a more likely diagnosis by doctors.
A health alert is active in Italy's Lombardy region due to two suspected Ebola cases in the province of Como. The individuals, a woman from Lurate Caccivio and a man from Bulgarograsso, recently returned from Uganda after three months as humanitarian aid workers. Both presented with symptoms such as high fever and gastrointestinal issues.
They were transferred to Milan's Sacco Hospital for specialized care and testing. While emergency procedures have been activated, regional welfare minister Guido Bertolaso emphasized that Ebola confirmation is pending, with test results expected soon. Doctors are considering malaria, possibly cerebral malaria for the more severely ill woman, as a more likely cause.
The Health Ministry reassured the public that the overall risk of Ebola in Italy remains very low. Italy's emergency response system is fully operational and coordinating closely with regional health authorities and international bodies. Officials urged caution against spreading unconfirmed information that could cause public alarm.
