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Uganda Faces Eighth Ebola Outbreak, Vaccinations Underway

2/6/2025

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Uganda is grappling with its eighth Ebola outbreak following the tragic death of a nurse in Kampala. In response, the Ministry of Health has mobilized teams and begun vaccinations for those in contact with the infected. The CDC has issued a travel alert for Americans, while rigorous screenings at border points aim to curb the virus's spread.

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Uganda is grappling with its eighth Ebola outbreak following the tragic death of a nurse in Kampala. In response, the Ministry of Health has mobilized teams and begun vaccinations for those in contact with the infected. The CDC has issued a travel alert for Americans, while rigorous screenings at border points aim to curb the virus's spread.