The government has confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SVD) in Kampala following positive test results from three National Reference Laboratories.
The Permanent Secretary in the ministry of Health Dr. Diana Atwine, told journalists today that measures were being undertaken to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
She said a 32-year-old male nurse employed at Mulago National Referral Hospital had initially developed fever-like symptoms. Seeking treatment, he visited multiple health facilities, including Mulago National Referral Hospital. The nurse also visited a traditional healer.
She said the patient had high fever, chest pain, and difficulty breathing, which later progressed to unexplained bleeding from multiple body sites.
The nurse died yesterday and post-mortem samples confirmed Sudan Ebola Virus Disease as the cause of death.
Atwine said no additional health workers or patients on the ward have shown symptoms of Ebola at this time.
She said the ministry of Health had launched a comprehensive response to the outbreak, including identifying 44 contacts of the victim,