Uganda: Us Steps Up Ebola Support to Uganda With Delivery of Antibody Treatment
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The United States has delivered an experimental antibody treatment for Ebola to Uganda as the country strengthens its preparedness against another possible cross-border spread of the disease from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Kampala, Uganda - The United States has sent an experimental Ebola antibody treatment, MBP134, to Uganda to bolster the country's readiness for a possible cross-border outbreak from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The treatment, which can be used immediately if a new Ebola case emerges, was handed over to Uganda's Ministry of Health on August 27.
Although Uganda has no active Ebola cases, the ongoing Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the DRC poses a threat due to the region's border proximity. The delivery follows a five-day U.S. delegation visit to Uganda, which assessed the country's Ebola response and preparedness. The U.S. emphasizes the importance of collaboration between Uganda and the DRC in combating the outbreak and highlights the importance of Uganda's health security for global safety.
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