Uganda: Experts Probe Suspected Ebola Outbreak

Masaka — Health experts have opened investigations into the death of four people suspected to have succumbed to the contagious Ebola -like symptoms in Masaka District.

The first suspicious death was reported late last month from Kasaka parish in Buwunga Sub-county, after one person identified as Wilberforce Ssenkubuge died upon showing strange signs related to the deadly haemorrhagic fever- Ebola.

Ssenkubuge is reported to have died after suffering from advanced fever, accompanied by abnormal pain, immense vomiting, passing out bloody stool and yellow eyes, which are known symptoms of Ebola fever.

Dr Stuart Musisi, the Masaka District health officer, on Wednesday confirmed that three similar deaths have so far occurred within one month and continues to receive patients with the same symptoms, something that has called for specialised investigation into this strange illness that has scared the community.

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