Uganda: Cumulative deaths from Ebola rise to 21

In a tweet, the ministry said 4 out of the deaths were confirmed to be as a result of Ebola, while 17 others were established to have been probably caused by the virus.

The statistics from the health ministry showed that 34 cumulative cases of the virus have been recorded, with 16 being confirmed and 18 probable.

The virus, which was first reported in Mubende District has now spread to Kyegegwa and Kassanda.

No confirmed cases have been reported in Uganda’s capital, Kampala.

The spread of Ebola in Uganda has seen its neighbours Kenya and Rwanda put in place stringent measures to prevent transmission of the virus through their border points.

In Kenya, countries such as Busia, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, West Pokot and Turkana, which border Uganda have put in places measures to avert the virus’ spread.