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Last week, authorities in the country declared the outbreak in Mubende, a central district in Uganda. The declaration came after the country reported its first fatality from the virus since 2019.
The president revealed that the caseload stood at 24 with 5 confirmed deaths during his address yesterday. He added saying some other 19 probable cases had died.
Apparently they were classified as probable because they were buried before they were tested for the disease.
Despite the rapid spread of the virus, Museveni said he would not cordon off the affected areas. He said the country is well-equipped to contain the virus. Therefore, they don’t need an ebola lockdown.
“We decided that we shall not have lockdowns. It is not necessary. Government has capacity to control this outbreak as we have done before. There is no need for anxiety, no restrictions of movements, closure of schools places of worships, markets as of now,” Museveni said.
In most instances, Ebola is a fatal viral hemorrhagic fever. The disease is named after a river in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where it was discovered in 1976.
It is transmitted through body fluids and the main symptoms are fever, vomiting, bleeding and diarrhea. Outbreaks are difficult to contain, especially in urban environments.
The president revealed yesterday that 6 health workers tested positive for Ebola and were receiving treatment.
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