2022 2023 Uganda Ebola outbreak
| Ebola_virus_virion.jpg Electron micrograph of an Ebola virus virion | |
| Disease | [[Ebola virus disease|Ebola virus disease]] |
|---|---|
| Virus strain | [[Sudan ebolavirus|Sudan ebolavirus]] |
| First case | September 2022 |
| Origin | [[|{{{origin}}}]] |
| Confirmed cases | 164 |
| Deaths | 77 |
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The 2022–2023 Uganda Ebola outbreak was a significant public health event involving the Ebola virus disease (EVD) caused by the Sudan ebolavirus strain. The outbreak began in September 2022 in the Mubende District of Uganda and spread to several other districts, prompting a national and international response to contain the virus.
Background[edit | edit source]
Ebola virus disease is a severe, often fatal illness in humans caused by the Ebolavirus genus. The Sudan ebolavirus is one of the six known species of the virus and has been responsible for several outbreaks in Africa. The disease is characterized by sudden onset of fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, and sore throat, followed by vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and in some cases, internal and external bleeding.
Outbreak Timeline[edit | edit source]
The outbreak was first reported on September 20, 2022, when a case was confirmed in the Mubende District. The patient, a 24-year-old male, presented with symptoms consistent with Ebola and later succumbed to the disease. Subsequent investigations revealed several other cases in the region, leading to the declaration of an outbreak by the Ugandan Ministry of Health.
Spread and Response[edit | edit source]
The outbreak spread to neighboring districts, including Kassanda, Kyegegwa, and Kampala, the capital city. The Ugandan government, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international partners, implemented measures to control the spread of the virus. These measures included contact tracing, isolation of confirmed cases, and public health education campaigns.
The WHO deployed experts to support the Ugandan health authorities in managing the outbreak. Vaccination campaigns were also initiated, although the Sudan ebolavirus strain does not have a licensed vaccine, experimental vaccines were used under emergency protocols.
Impact[edit | edit source]
The outbreak resulted in 164 confirmed cases and 77 deaths, with a case fatality rate of approximately 47%. The Ugandan health system faced significant challenges in managing the outbreak, including limited resources and healthcare infrastructure.
Containment and Conclusion[edit | edit source]
By early 2023, the outbreak was declared over after 42 days passed without any new confirmed cases. The successful containment was attributed to the swift response by health authorities and international support.
Also see[edit | edit source]
- Ebola virus disease
- Ebola virus outbreaks
- Sudan ebolavirus
- World Health Organization
- Public health in Uganda
References[edit | edit source]
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