The outbreak poses challenges due to Kampala's highly mobile population of about 4 million, complicating containment efforts.

Due to the absence of approved vaccines for the Sudan strain, contact tracing has become critical to prevent further spread of the virus.

Forty-four individuals, including 30 health workers and 11 family members, have been identified for contact tracing as part of the response efforts.

Ebola is a severe viral disease transmitted through contact with bodily fluids, with symptoms including fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and bleeding.

A 32-year-old male nurse from Mulago Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, has died from Ebola, marking the first fatality since the last outbreak concluded in January 2023.

The source of the current outbreak is still under investigation, with scientists unsure of the virus's natural reservoir.

This confirmation of Ebola in Uganda is part of a larger trend of viral hemorrhagic fever outbreaks in East Africa, with Tanzania recently declaring an outbreak of Marburg disease.

Emergency response procedures have been activated following the outbreak, which has already resulted in 164 reported cases and 55 confirmed deaths since late 2022.

The nurse exhibited fever-like symptoms for five days, sought treatment at multiple locations, and ultimately succumbed to severe bleeding and multi-organ failure.

Post-mortem tests confirmed the presence of the Sudan Ebola Virus Disease, which currently lacks licensed therapeutics or vaccines.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is actively supporting Uganda's response by allocating $1 million for emergency efforts and emphasizing a full-scale response to the outbreak.

Diana Atwine, Uganda's Health Ministry permanent secretary, reassured the public that authorities are in control of the situation and encouraged reporting of suspected cases.