Uganda confirms death of a nurse due to Ebola

Moving over to Uganda, a 32-year-old nurse has died of Ebola virus.

His death on Wednesday, local time at a hospital in the capital, Kampala, marks the first fatality from the viral disease in two years.

The nurse received prompt medical intervention after showing symptoms, including high fever, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and bleeding, but died shortly after testing positive for Ebola.

Health authorities are tracing 40 contacts who had contact with him to prevent further transmission.

The health ministry has urged the public to remain vigilant, stick to preventive measures, and immediately report any suspected cases.

This marks Uganda's ninth outbreak of Ebola, with the first coming in 2000.