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The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Ebola viral haemorrhagic fever in Kibaale district, western Uganda.
To date, 20 cases have been reported, of those, 13 have died, 3 have been admitted to hospital and 3 remain in the village which is about 200 km from the capital of Kampala. The source of the outbreak is unknown however, WHO has confirmed that 18 of the 20 cases are thought to be linked to one family.
(Via ReliefWeb - accessed 30/07/12)
Advice for Travellers
Ebola is one of a number of viral haemorrhagic diseases occurring in Africa. The risk is low for most travellers unless living in very poor conditions. Infection has occurred following the handling of infected monkey carcasses in Uganda. There is a risk of disease transmission in the healthcare setting or close contact with an infected person through direct contact with infected blood, secretions, semen or organs.
