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Situation Update: Outbreak of Sudan Virus Disease ( SVD) confirmed in Uganda
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Published on MedED: 2 February 2025
Keywords: WHO, Sudan Viral Disease, SVD, disease outbreak, haemorrhagic diseases, infectious diseases
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2 February 2025, 09:30
On 30 January 2025, Uganda’s Ministry of Health confirmed an outbreak of Sudan virus disease (SVD) following laboratory confirmation from three national reference labs.
The first case, a male nurse, developed symptoms around the 20–21 January and died on 29 January at the National Referral Hospital in Kampala. The confirmed case initially sought treatment from a traditional healer and multiple health facilities before hospitalization. His symptoms included fever, chest pain, breathing difficulties, and later, unexplained bleeding. The patient developed multi-organ failure before passing away. Post-mortem testing confirmed Sudan virus (SUDV).
What we know
?Health authorities are monitoring contacts and working to contain potential transmission.
About Sudan Virus Disease (SVD)
Symptoms Progression
The incubation period is 2–21 days (typically 7–11 days).
Uganda recorded a high case fatality rate (41–70%) in past outbreaks. Survivors may experience long-term effects, including joint pain, neurocognitive issues, and eye complications.
Currently, no travel ban is in place, and the NCID has not issued an alert. However, practitioners are urged to be aware of the condition in the presence of instances of travel from countries in the region.
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1 February 2025 | WHO | Sudan virus disease - Uganda
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