Uganda reports an increase in confirmed Ebola cases to nine, with one fatality, as health authorities intensify response efforts.
Uganda’s health ministry has announced that the number of confirmed Ebola cases has risen to nine, up from three, as the country grapples with an outbreak of the Sudan strain of the virus.
As of February 11, 2025, Uganda’s health ministry reported that the confirmed Ebola cases have increased to nine. The outbreak, attributed to the Sudan strain of the virus, was declared in late January. Among the confirmed cases, one individual has died, seven are receiving treatment in Kampala, and one is hospitalized in Mbale. All patients are currently in stable condition. Health authorities have quarantined 265 contacts to prevent further spread. 
In response to the outbreak, Uganda has commenced a trial vaccination program targeting the Sudan strain of Ebola. Existing vaccines are designed for the Zaire strain, which has caused previous outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health Organization (WHO) is collaborating with Ugandan health authorities to assess the efficacy of the new vaccine.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health advisory for travelers to Uganda, urging caution due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. Travelers are advised to avoid contact with symptomatic individuals and to refrain from non-essential visits to healthcare facilities. The CDC continues to support Uganda’s efforts in outbreak response, including laboratory testing, contact tracing, and infection control measures.
The rise in confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda underscores the critical need for continued vigilance and robust public health interventions. The initiation of vaccine trials offers hope for controlling the outbreak, but adherence to preventive measures remains essential to curb the virus’s spread. The international community closely monitors the situation, supporting Uganda’s efforts to manage and eventually end the outbreak.
