Uganda Denies Ebola Outbreak After Nigeria Confirms Imported Case

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 21, 2026Country: Uganda

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Uganda Denies Ebola Outbreak After Nigeria Confirms Imported Case

Uganda says it has no confirmed active Ebola cases after Nigeria reported an infection in a woman who travelled through Uganda before returning to Abuja. Ugandan authorities stressed that her transit does not establish where she contracted the virus and are seeking details of her itinerary and clinical history. Nigerian Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said the patient is isolated and receiving care, while 44 contacts have been identified for tracing. Nigeria is strengthening surveillance at its points of entry, and Uganda is intensifying health screening.

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