Health officials and local leaders in Kikuube District, western Uganda, have suspended daily markets and banned public gatherings in Kyangwali Sub-county following the confirmation of an Ebola case linked to the area. The measures aim to contain the spread of the virus as the country continues to monitor the outbreak.
The confirmed case is the first in the district during the current outbreak, which has primarily affected other regions. Authorities are conducting contact tracing and have set up isolation units in the area. The World Health Organization has been notified and is providing support.
Residents are urged to follow hygiene protocols and report any symptoms. The ban on gatherings will remain in effect until further notice, pending the outcome of ongoing investigations.
