Kenya Records First-Ever Ebola Death
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Kenya has recorded its first-ever Ebola death after a Kenyan man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) died after returning to the country. Health Minister Aden Duale announced the death on Tuesday, saying the man fell ill about a month ago and received treatment in the DRC. […]
WHO declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new case
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially declared Uganda free of Ebola after the country recorded no new case for 42 consecutive days. The declaration was made on Thursday following Uganda’s successful efforts to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread. According to the WHO, the country reached 42 days without a […]
Uganda Discharges Last Ebola Patient
By Zainab Bakare Uganda has discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital, leaving the country with no active confirmed cases and marking a major milestone in its fight against the deadly virus. Health authorities have now begun the mandatory 42-day countdown required before the country can officially be declared Ebola-free, provided no new infections are […]