Ebola outbreak in Uganda declared over

An Ebola virus outbreak in Uganda that killed 17 was declared over by health officials on Oct. 4, 2012. / AP Graphics

Uganda has declared itself free of Ebola, the World Health Organization announced Thursday.

The last confirmed case of the disease that causes a potentially deadly hemorrhagic fever was on August 3 and was discharged from the hospital 21 days later. A total of 24 cases were reported, including 17 deaths, the WHO said in a statement.

"WHO does not recommend that any travel or trade restrictions be applied to the Uganda with respect to this event," said health officials.

The Ebola virus causes Ebola hemorrhagic fever (Ebola HF), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms include fever, headache, joint and muscle aches, sore throat, and weakness, followed by diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Rashes, red eyes, hiccups and internal and external bleeding are also symptoms that are sometimes presented.

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In July an outbreak of Ebola virus tied to a funeral began to infect residents of the African nation. The first victim of the Ebola outbreak was a 3-month-old girl and of the 65 people who attended her funeral, 15 later contracted the deadly disease. At least 11 people who attended the funeral died from Ebola, according to previous reports.

Health officials declared the outbreak under control in August after creating an "Ebola contact list' to isolate 176 people who had contact with people infected with Ebola.

Once the maximum incubation period for Ebola was met by the last infected patient, officials at Uganda's Ministry of Health declared the outbreak over.

An unrelated Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have infected up to 108 people, killing 31. The outbreak was blamed on tainted bushmeat that local villagers hunted.

The WHO has yet to declare that outbreak over.

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My Dream is to get New Mattresses, Bedding and Equipment for Uganda's Kagadi Hospital. This is the Hospital that had the Ebola Outbreak that claimed the lives of 14 people last month and thankfully, is now Ebola clear!! The Kagadi Hospital is right next to the Beloved Ugandan Special Needs Children's Unit that my family has personally been involved with for the last few years, where US friends have purchased bedding and nets, which then also helped encourage the local government to supply iron beds, so that these differently-abled children could be lifted off the cold cement floor. My 83 year old Dad (who has the same hereditary peripheral neuropathy that I have ) leaves for Uganda at the end of October. He will be travelling to Kagadi Uganda this month training villagers and auditing Co-op Savings and Credit Societies (credit unions) like he has every year for the past 15 years and will be staying in a thatched roof hut.

It is my deepest hope to task him with the job of buying new mattresses and bedding for the Kagadi Hospital that is in Dire Straits!! $50 Buys a full Mattress & Bed set which includes sheets, blanket & pillow, and mosquito net

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If you'd like to help and are able to, please let me know. The money will be given directly to my Dad who will oversee the buying of the mattresses & bedding. This year, God placed the Kagadi Hospital on my heart. Setting up a non-profit corporation is expensive, so unfortunately we can't offer a tax deduction, but If you can, please help! Prayer is equally as important! If any of you know a company, or organization with possible funds that would like to help or have a connection to a media outlet that will help spread the word....please forward this information Thank you so much!! Kristen

Please address your check to: David M. Willett

Memo: Kagadi Hospital Bedding Project

In 2000, 434 people were infected by the Ebola virus in Gulu, Uganda and out of the 434 people infected.....over half of them died. Last month, when I learned of the devastating Ebola Virus outbreak in Kagadi, and of the terror/fear in the community, I dropped to my knees in prayer. I called out to God and asked Him to protect my Beloved Friends in Kagadi and the entire Kagadi Community, which He graciously did. Sometimes, it's hard to understand why bad things happen to good people, but we know that God can bring good out of any bad situation. I would love your help making this Dream possible....Together we can Love our Neighbor and help prevent the spread of further disease! If you would like to know more and are able to help.....please email Kristen Jean at [e-mail]
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Attached is more information for those of you who are interested in knowing the history of how this Dream and Seed was planted. I grew up in Africa and it will always have a Big part of my heart!! Thanks for your support and for letting me share my dream. Kindest regards, Kristen