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Uganda Declares Victory Over Ebola After 42 Days

4/28/2025

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Uganda triumphantly announces the end of its Ebola outbreak, marking 42 days without new cases since it began on January 30, 2025. The crisis claimed four lives among 14 infections, but swift action—testing over 1,500 samples and mobilizing emergency teams—proved effective. The WHO commended Uganda's resilience and commitment to preventing future outbreaks.

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Uganda triumphantly announces the end of its Ebola outbreak, marking 42 days without new cases since it began on January 30, 2025. The crisis claimed four lives among 14 infections, but swift action—testing over 1,500 samples and mobilizing emergency teams—proved effective. The WHO commended Uganda's resilience and commitment to preventing future outbreaks.