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Uganda Seeks Travel History Of Ebola Patient Who Traveled Through Uganda

Uganda's Ministry of Health has announced that the country has no confirmed active Ebola cases. A Nigerian woman who travelled to Uganda has tested positive for Ebola The Ugandan government is seeking detailed information from Nigeria on the travel history of the woman.

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The source of infection remains under investigation. The Ugandan ministry will work with relevant agencies to strengthen screening and public health controls at points of entry.

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