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Global Ebola Watch: Uganda Confirms New Cases
25 May
Summary
- WHO declared Ebola a global health emergency on May 17.
- India reviewed its preparedness and surveillance systems.
- Uganda reported two new infections involving health workers.
The World Health Organisation declared the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on May 17. In response, India has enhanced its surveillance and preparedness measures, with Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda directing authorities to maintain fully operational screening and monitoring mechanisms.
Uganda has reported seven cases, including two new infections involving health workers confirmed on Monday. The Democratic Republic of Congo has documented over 900 suspected cases across 11 health zones. The continued movement of infected individuals outside treatment facilities, coupled with ongoing violence and weak healthcare systems in affected regions, exacerbates concerns about further spread.
