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Health Ministry Confirms First Ebola Death in Jinja 

by Muhamadi Byemboijana
November 13, 2022
15 Ebola Cases Confirmed in Greater Kampala Region in 48 Hours

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The Ministry of Health has confirmed the first Ebola death in Jinja district.

The deceased identified as Dan Waiswa, 44, is a farmer and resident of Kayalwe B village, in the Buyengo Town Council, Jinja District.

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He was admitted to Buwenge Health Center IV following his referral from a private clinic in Buwenge Town Council early this week.

According to the Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, the deceased is linked to a probable case, his brother.

She said that the brother, who is linked to the Rubaga cluster, travelled to Jinja where he was ill for 10 days and passed away on the 3rd of November 2022.   

The confirmed fatal case also died at his home on 10th November and was buried on 12th November.

Aceng noted that a sample was obtained on the 10th from the dead body by health workers from St Catherine Medical centre, Luzinya Buwenge, a private clinic where he had sought treatment.  

“Contact tracing and epidemiological investigations have been activated,” Dr Aceng said. 

She asked Ugandans to remain vigilant.

“If you have had contact with an Ebola case, do not run away. Report to the nearest public health facility.”

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