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Uganda is monitoring 34 suspected Ebola cases

The number of suspected Ebola infections continues to rise in Uganda.

Currently, the country’s Health Ministry is monitoring 34 suspected cases.

Health officials are also investigating 21 deaths believed to be as a result of the Ebola virus. Already, health teams are continuing to trace any people that may have come into contact with it.

The outbreak began in the central district of Mubende but has now spread to two neighbouring districts.

There are as yet no confirmed cases in the capital Kampala.

This is the fourth Ebola outbreak Uganda has faced. Neighbouring countries have said that they are on high alert.

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