Ebola Disease caused by Sudan virus – Uganda

The Ebola Disease caused by Sudan virus has been reported in Uganda, with the first case confirmed on September 26, 2022. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the outbreak is ongoing, with a cumulative number of cases reported from Mubende, Kyegegwa, and Kassanda districts.

As of the latest report, there are 18 confirmed cases and 18 probable/suspected cases, with a total of 36 cases reported. The number of deaths is 23, with a case fatality ratio of 127.8%. The case fatality ratio among confirmed cases is 28%, with five deaths reported among confirmed cases.

The outbreak is currently limited to Uganda, with cases reported from Mubende, Kyegegwa, and Kassanda districts. There is no information available on the geographic spread of the outbreak beyond these districts.

The public health response to the outbreak is ongoing, with the Ugandan health authorities working to contain the spread of the disease. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please refer to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News bulletin at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2022-DON410.