CIDRAP –
Uganda’s health ministry today reported a steady surge in Ebola Sudan cases in the past few days, bringing the total to 36 of which 23 (64%) have proved fatal. In another worrying development, the ministry said yesterday that illnesses have been reported in two more locations, as the affected area expands. Just 4 days ago, only seven cases and one death were confirmed. The outbreak involving the rarer but still deadly Ebola strain initially involved people from Mubende, located west of the capital city of Kampala. However, yesterday the country’s health ministry said cases were reported in Kyegegwa, a city on a busy road west of Mubende, and Kassanda, located just east of Mubende.