The Ugandan Ministry of Health have just released new figures on the Ebola outbreak – 21 people are now suspected of dying from the disease with 34 cases suspected cases.

On the 23rd of September 2022, Ebola deaths stood at twelve. In just two days, that figure has nearly doubled.

UPDATE 1 – 26th September 2022 – 2 new cases, 2 new deaths

CURRENT #EbolaOutbreakUG update: As of 25th September, 2022 

New Confirmed Cases: 2

Cumulative cases: 36 (18 confirmed and 18 probable cases) 

New deaths: 2

Cumulative deaths: 23 (5 confirmed deaths and 18 probable deaths)

Active cases on admission: 35

— Ministry of Health- Uganda (@MinofHealthUG) September 26, 2022

Uganda: Ebola death toll rises to 12

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