Uganda has been declared Ebola-free 42 days after its last patient was discharged, meeting the WHO benchmark. The country confirmed 20 cases linked to the outbreak in eastern DR Congo, then used event cancellations, travel suspensions, quarantine and 21-day contact follow-up to stop further transmission.
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Uganda queda libre de ébola tras contener 20 casos confirmados

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Uganda fue declarado libre de ébola 42 días después del alta del último paciente, el plazo recomendado por la OMS. El país confirmó 20 casos vinculados al brote en el este de la RDC y frenó la transmisión con cuarentenas, seguimiento de contactos, cancelación de eventos y restricciones de transporte.

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