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Uganda Declares Ebola Outbreak Over After 42 Days

4/26/2025

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Uganda triumphantly declared the end of its Ebola outbreak on Saturday, marking 42 days since the last patient was discharged. This challenging episode, which began on January 30, claimed four lives among 14 cases. The World Health Organization commended Uganda's swift and effective response, underscoring the vital role of strong leadership and past outbreak management experience.

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Uganda triumphantly declared the end of its Ebola outbreak on Saturday, marking 42 days since the last patient was discharged. This challenging episode, which began on January 30, claimed four lives among 14 cases. The World Health Organization commended Uganda's swift and effective response, underscoring the vital role of strong leadership and past outbreak management experience.