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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Liz Cookman

Uganda declares itself Ebola free as deaths surge past 1,400 in DR Congo

Uganda has declared itself Ebola free as deaths surge in neighbouring DRC - (Reuters)

Uganda’s health authorities have declared the country Ebola free, marking an end to its outbreak as deaths surge by over 400 in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in just a few days.

Kampala had reported 20 confirmed cases and two deaths since a fresh outbreak of the virus was declared in central Africa in mid-May. However, its last patient was discharged in mid-June, a man from the DRC, and Uganda has not reported a new case since June 22.

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