Uganda confirms case of deadly Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever

Health officials in Uganda are racing to contain a deadly viral outbreak after one person tested positive for Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in the central district of Nakasongola. The patient has since been isolated, and contact tracing is underway to prevent further spread of the highly infectious disease.

The Ministry of Health has dispatched rapid response teams to the district, working with local authorities to raise awareness and enhance surveillance in affected communities. Medical teams are also monitoring those who had close contact with the patient.

Officials say Uganda remains on high alert, stressing that although only one case has been confirmed so far, the risk of wider transmission is real given the disease’s high fatality rate and history of outbreaks in East Africa.