Disease Outbreak News

2002 - Uganda

24 January 2001

Description of the situation

24 January 2001

Disease Outbreak Reported

As of 23 January, the Ugandan Ministry of Health has reported the following:

Gulu district: There have been no new cases since 14 January 2001 (see previous report). The cumulative total number of cases remains at 396 cases and 150 deaths.

Masindi district: No new cases have been reported since 19 December 2000. The cumulative total number of cases remains at 27 cases and 19 deaths.

WHO recommends no special restrictions on travel or trade to or from Uganda.