Uganda: 2026 Crimean-Congo Fever

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Source: https://nilepost.co.ug/index.php/ne...o-haemorrhagic-fever-case-in-kyankwanzi?amp=1


MoH Confirms Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Case in Kyankwanzi
By Catherine Namugerwa | Thursday, February 12, 2026


The Ministry of Health has confirmed a case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Kyankwanzi District, raising fresh concerns over the spread of the highly fatal viral disease.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry said laboratory tests conducted on samples from a 21-year-old male nurse from Kagalama Village in Butemba Town Council returned positive results for the virus.​



According to health officials, the patient initially sought treatment at a local drug shop before his condition worsened. He was later isolated and placed under supportive treatment, and a formal case investigation was launched.

The nurse, who also keeps livestock and operates a private drug shop, was admitted to St. Peter’s Hospital in neighbouring Kiboga District on February 2.​..

 

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Date of Issue: 18 Feb 2026
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Source: https://kamwokyatimes.com/kanungu-confirms-crimean-congo-haemorrhagic-fever-case/

Kanungu Confirms Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Case
Kamwokya Times by Kamwokya Times
July 8, 2026​

A case of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) has been confirmed in Kanungu District. Dr. Edwin Birungi Mutahunga, Kanungu District Health Officer, the confirmed patient is currently isolated at a health facility whose identity has not been disclosed.

The patient had been working as an artisanal gold miner in Kayungwe Sub-county, Kinkiizi East County. The gold mine where he worked was closed last week by officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development following the suspension of illegal mining activities.

Dr. Birungi says the District Health Department is monitoring 36 people who came into contact with the patient. He added that health officials are conducting investigations to establish the source of the infection and prevent further spread of the disease within the district...​

 

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Source: https://ugandaradionetwork.net/story/kanungu-confirms-crimean-congo-haemorrhagic-fever-case


Kanungu Confirms Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Case
Top story Health
Catherine Nakaye, Kanungu Deputy Resident District Commissioner says district authorities held a task force meeting on Tuesday and resolved to intensify community sensitization on the disease. She urges residents to immediately report anyone experiencing symptoms such as sudden fever, severe headache, body weakness or bleeding from any body opening.
08 Jul 2026 13:03
Samuel Amanya​

A case of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) has been confirmed in Kanungu District.

Dr. Edwin Birungi Mutahunga, Kanungu District Health Officer, the confirmed patient is currently isolated at a health facility whose identity has not been disclosed.

The patient had been working as an artisanal gold miner in Kayungwe Sub-county, Kinkiizi East County.

The gold mine where he worked was closed last week by officials from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development following the suspension of illegal mining activities.

Dr. Birungi says the District Health Department is monitoring 36 people who came into contact with the patient.

He added that health officials are conducting investigations to establish the source of the infection and prevent further spread of the disease within the district...

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Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/ne...c-fever-kills-boy-sickens-18-year-old-5549794


Yumbe on high alert after Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever kills boy, sickens 18-year-old
Friday, August 07, 2026​

Health authorities in Yumbe District have heightened disease surveillance following the conformation of two Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever(CCHF) cases, including a nine-year-old child who succumbed to the viral infection...