The health warning is important for countries to strengthen surveillance, early detection, and preparedness for response, and it does not mean the outbreak has spread globally.
According to WHO, as of Saturday, the Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 8 confirmed cases, 246 suspected cases, and 80 suspected deaths in Ituri province. In Uganda, 2 confirmed cases were recorded, including one death in Kampala; both cases involved individuals who had traveled from Congo.
Ebola is a dangerous infectious disease that can cause severe illness and death. The Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the disease's development, regularly updating information from the WHO, and strengthening surveillance at healthcare facilities and health quarantine at border crossings.
