The Ugandan Ministry of Health announced that there are no confirmed active cases of Ebola in the country following the transit of a woman from Nigeria who tested positive for the virus earlier this month.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the ministry specified that this woman had visited the Democratic Republic of Congo in eastern DRC for business before transiting through Uganda in early October. Her symptoms only appeared after arriving in Nigeria.
The ministry cautioned against assumptions linking the infection to the woman's transit through Uganda, emphasizing that an investigation is ongoing to determine where she may have been infected with the virus. The ministry stated: 'Transit through Uganda does not mean that the infection occurred here.'
Ugandan health authorities reported that they are awaiting detailed information from their counterparts in Nigeria regarding the woman's travel route and clinical history to decide if further testing and contact tracing are required.
Uganda stated that it is strengthening public health measures and screening at entry points in coordination with relevant agencies. It was also added that provisions for humanitarian and diplomatic movements remain in place despite increased border controls.
The ministry strongly urged the public to remain calm and vigilant, maintain hygiene, including regular handwashing and sanitizer use, and avoid spreading unverified information. It was also announced that further updates will be provided through official channels as new information becomes available.
