What is Sudan virus disease and how does it differ from other forms of Ebola?

Trials of a vaccine against Sudan virus have been launched in Uganda following an outbreak. 7 February 2025 by Linda Geddes Health workers at a health outpost during the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2019. Credit: Gavi/2019/Frederique Tissandier On 30 January 2025, Uganda declared an outbreak of Sudan virus disease after…

Impact of Funding Cuts on People Living with HIV in Uganda

Introduction For years, People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in Uganda have led healthy, productive lives, supported by crucial global funding for antiretroviral therapy (ART) and other essential services. However, the executive order issued by former U.S. President Donald Trump on January 24 abruptly halted funding, leaving PLHIV and stakeholders stunned. The repercussions of this decision…

Uganda Closes Hospital, Isolates Health Workers After Ebola Sudan Outbreak

The Ministry of Health has closed Saidina Abubaker Islamic Hospital and placed all health workers in isolation to curb the spread of the Ebola Sudan virus. The move follows the death of a 32-year-old male nurse from Mulago National Referral Hospital, whose post-mortem samples confirmed Sudan Ebola Virus Disease. The nurse initially developed fever-like symptoms…

Lwengo Health Worker Arrested for Allegedly Raping Patient

Police in Lwengo District have arrested Mathias Ssekidde, a private health worker, for allegedly raping a patient at a private health facility in Kyassonko ward, Kisekka sub-county. Ssekidde, a laboratory technician, was taken into custody on Wednesday after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her during a medical examination. Twaha Kasirye, the Greater Masaka…

VillageReach Launches Program to Strengthen Infectious Disease Detection in Africa

VillageReach has launched a new program, funded by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, to enhance laboratory sample referral and transportation systems for epidemic-prone infectious diseases across Africa. The initiative, which began in January 2025, aims to strengthen health systems in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Guinea, Malawi, Tanzania, and Uganda. The program addresses key barriers…