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Uganda - Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) 2025

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[TD="colspan: 2"] Kyegegwa District [/TD]

[TD="colspan: 2"] District location in Uganda [/TD]
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Uganda confirms Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever outbreak in western region

Source: Xinhua| 2025-03-14 21:27:30|Editor: huaxia

KAMPALA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Uganda's Ministry of Health on Friday confirmed an outbreak of the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in the western district of Kyegegwa.

The laboratory results from samples taken from a 28-year-old male from Kazizi village in the sub-county of Kyatega, who is under isolation at Bujubuli Health Center, tested positive for the fever, the ministry said in a statement issued here.

The patient experienced excessive nose bleeding, headache, and general body weakness on Feb. 28, sought treatment at a clinic, and self-referred himself to Bujubuli health facility on March 7.

The statement said two more suspected cases have been admitted to the isolation unit at the Bujubuli Health Center.
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https://english.news.cn/africa/20250314/8c5be6740b734d8ea6921645f4ba32cf/c.html

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Ebola fight: Community burials, school visits halted in Rwenzori sub-region

Mar 16, 2025
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"The most affected districts are Kyegegwa, with a newly reported case of Congo hemorrhagic fever caused by ticks, now admitted at Fort Portal Regional Referral Buhinga, and Ntoroko, with a probable case involving a mother who died, and her baby," stated Bakehenda.
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https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/health/ebola-fight-community-burials-school-visits-h-NV_206985
 
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https://uniph.go.ug/crimean-congo-h...k-response-in-kyegegwa-district-march-6-2025/

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Uganda launches study to address Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever outbreak


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Apr 11, 2025​

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Uganda Virus Research Institute, has launched a research project to evaluate the recent outbreak of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, which has particularly affected cattle herds and humans. According to the Ministry, the virus poses a threat to both humans and animals, potentially leading to severe consequences.

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