Death toll in Uganda's Ebola outbreak rises to 11 as 4 more cases confirmed

Uganda’s Ministry of Health on Friday announced that four more Ebola cases have been confirmed, taking the total number of cases to 11.

The ministry also said three people succumbed to the disease, raising the number of cumulative fatalities to 11 as well,

"Of these, 8 deaths were from the community whereas 3 are facility based. Currently, there are 25 cases on admission at the health facility, out of which 6 are confirmed while 19 are suspected of EVD," Health minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero said in the statement.

The ministry noted that rapid response teams had since been deployed on the ground to follow up on the links to the already established cases.

Dr. Ocero added that, cumulatively, a total of 58 contacts have so far been listed, adding that she would on Saturday hold the National Task Force in Mubende Council Hall following the outbreak.

As the government seeks to establish ways of combating the deadly disease, Ugandan citizens were further urged to install hand washing facilities at all public facilities.

“The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspected Ebola cases to the nearest health facility or call the toll-free line 0800-100-066,” read the statement.