An outbreak of Ebola that started in Kibaale district, western Uganda, has spread to Kampala, say government officials (including the president). So far 14 people have died from the Ebola virus, and at least a dozen more have been infected. As more information becomes available, I will post it here.
Many of the cases so far are reported to have come from the same family, in addition to a health worker in Kibaale, Clare Muhumuza, who was transferred to Mulago Hospital, where she died.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (and common sense), a critical factor in stopping the epidemic is to recognize an outbreak and respond quickly. It appears as though this is the third week since the outbreak in Kibaale. Let us hope not too many people were infected before news of the outbreak and government response became public.
Some of the recent stories are below:
Museveni warns of Ebola threat, BBC news
Ebola in Uganda alert, World Health Organization
6 more patients admitted with possible Ebola, AP
Ebola kills Kampala doctor, Chimp Reports
Ugandans told to avoid handshaking, Reuters
Melina Raquel Platas 