• Uganda ends its latest Ebola outbreak after 42 days without new cases.
• 14 cases reported, including 4 deaths during this outbreak.
• The outbreak was caused by the Sudan strain, for which there is no approved vaccine.
• WHO commended Ugandan health authorities for their response.
• Patients were monitored, and a clinical trial for a vaccine was initiated.

Uganda has officially declared an end to its latest Ebola outbreak, as announced by the health ministry on Saturday. The declaration follows 42 days without new cases since the last confirmed patient was discharged on March 14. The outbreak was first reported on January 30, triggered by the death of a male nurse who tested positive for the virus, prompting swift health responses by authorities, according to Al Jazeera and Reuters.

During this outbreak, there were 14 reported cases, including 12 confirmed and 2 probable cases, resulting in 4 deaths—two confirmed and two probable. Fortunately, ten individuals recovered from the infection. The World Health Organization (WHO) praised the efforts of the Ugandan health authorities and reaffirmed the need for continued vigilance given the frequent Ebola outbreaks in the region, as highlighted by TRT Global and Africanews.

The Sudan strain of the Ebola virus, which lacks an approved vaccine, has posed significant challenges for health services. Despite this, Uganda's health officials authorized a clinical trial to be conducted aimed primarily at health workers and individuals in contact with confirmed cases. This response was essential in leveraging Uganda's past experiences with Ebola, helping to control the outbreak rapidly, as reported by Reuters and Africanews.