Uganda has rejected reports that it is experiencing an Ebola outbreak, according to Channels Television. The denial followed Nigeria's confirmation of an Ebola infection, which Reuters described as an imported case. With Nigeria's announcement, four African countries have now been affected by the outbreak, Reuters reported.
The Ugandan government's statement was carried alongside coverage of the Nigerian case by Channels Television and The Guardian Nigeria, which reported that Uganda denied an outbreak after Nigeria confirmed the imported infection. The reports did not provide further detail on the Ugandan response.
In Nigeria, lawmakers are pressing for a stronger response. Channels Television reports that the Senate is seeking emergency funding and mandatory screening at all entry points into the country. In Ogun State, authorities have increased surveillance and are tracing 111 travellers following the case reported in Abuja, according to Punch Newspapers.
The developments point to growing concern across the region over the spread of the virus, with Nigeria's confirmed infection drawing attention from both federal legislators and state health officials.
What to watch next: whether Uganda releases further details on its position, and how Nigeria's emergency funding request and entry-point screening measures proceed.