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Uganda’s last Ebola patient has been discharged, marking a major milestone—but officials must still wait 42 days without new cases to be declared Ebola-free. The Bundibugyo strain outbreak, which began in May after a traveler from the DRC, resulted in 20 cases and 2 deaths in Uganda, mostly among those exposed abroad. Health officials hailed the progress as a triumph of early detection and treatment, while urging continued vigilance for symptoms like fever and bleeding. Uganda’s experience with past outbreaks means they’re well-prepared to track and isolate cases. Meanwhile, the DRC’s outbreak remains active, with suspected underreporting prompting the U.S. to impose a 21-day quarantine for travelers from the region—a move that could hinder American medical aid efforts. Ebola, which originates in animals like fruit bats and spreads through bodily fluids, remains a deadly threat that weakens the immune system and damages organs.

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