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strwblue · 12-09-2007, 03:45 PM

Uganda has now risen to 93, including 22 fatalities. Laboratory analysis has confirmed the presence of a new species of the virus in 9 of these cases. Four health care workers are among the fatalities. Five sub-counties of Bundibugyo District are affected with a total population of approximately 250,000.

So far, a total of 327 contacts have been identified. Tracing and follow-up of these contacts is being performed with the involvement of Village Health Teams and Community Medicine Distributors.

Specimens from suspected cases are being collected and referred for confirmation as part of intensive surveillance activities. Laboratory experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, are providing support to the Uganda Virus Research Institute in diagnosis and analysis of samples.

Isolation wards have been established at hospitals in Kikyo and Bundigugyo, and training provided for health care workers and auxiliary staff in appropriate triage and infection control measures. Teams are being trained in safe burial practices. Additional peer and social support is being offered to staff at the two hospitals. Agencies in the field, including UNICEF, Médecins Sans Frontières and WHO, are providing support to the health authorities with logistics and provision of drugs and Personal Protection Equipment. The Ministry of Health and IFRC are conducting intensive social mobilization activities, including the use of radio broadcasts and mobile film vans to reach at-risk communities. Fact sheets, brochures and posters are also being distributed.

Ecological studies into the new species of Ebola that has been detected in this outbreak are also being planned.

WHO advises that there is no indication for restrictions on travel or trade with Uganda.

paramortis · 12-09-2007, 05:10 PM

THAT'S IT!!!! Now I have to cancel my vaction plans. I was really looking forward to going to Uganda: the flora, the fauna, the political unrest... DAMN!!!

jdemaio · 12-09-2007, 05:22 PM

OHMYGOD, OHMYGOD, OHMYGOD...THIS IS IT! ARMAGEDDON, HOLYCRAP HOLYCRAP, WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE.

oh well

Ditch Doc · 12-09-2007, 05:53 PM

Will someone please just hold me whe I start bleeding from the asshole?

Peacheywoo · 12-09-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ditch Doc

Will someone please just hold me whe I start bleeding from the asshole?

If you've been to Uganda...quite frankly - no! Nothing personal

CornholioMedic · 12-09-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ditch Doc

Will someone please just hold me when I start bleeding from the asshole?

Um...no offense dude...but....probably not! LMAO!!!

bubbamedic · 12-09-2007, 09:26 PM

As long as the new strain does not turn out to be airborne, oh humm... Sorry, Uganda is not one of those countries that has a lot of travel to my neck of the woods. If a case breaks out in NY, or some other major port of call... Then I will freak, a little.

Ditch Doc · 12-09-2007, 10:36 PM

If it breaks out in NYC or LA, it's nothing more than an umemployment solution.

SARPUP · 12-09-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ditch Doc

If it breaks out in NYC or LA, it's nothing more than an umemployment solution.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Thats funny!!

12-09-2007, 03:45 PM	#1
strwblue I didnt touch your spoons Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 2,996 Blog Entries: 10 My Mood: Rep Power: 104	Ebola Outbreak Uganda Uganda has now risen to 93, including 22 fatalities. Laboratory analysis has confirmed the presence of a new species of the virus in 9 of these cases. Four health care workers are among the fatalities. Five sub-counties of Bundibugyo District are affected with a total population of approximately 250,000. So far, a total of 327 contacts have been identified. Tracing and follow-up of these contacts is being performed with the involvement of Village Health Teams and Community Medicine Distributors. Specimens from suspected cases are being collected and referred for confirmation as part of intensive surveillance activities. Laboratory experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Atlanta, are providing support to the Uganda Virus Research Institute in diagnosis and analysis of samples. Isolation wards have been established at hospitals in Kikyo and Bundigugyo, and training provided for health care workers and auxiliary staff in appropriate triage and infection control measures. Teams are being trained in safe burial practices. Additional peer and social support is being offered to staff at the two hospitals. Agencies in the field, including UNICEF, Médecins Sans Frontières and WHO, are providing support to the health authorities with logistics and provision of drugs and Personal Protection Equipment. The Ministry of Health and IFRC are conducting intensive social mobilization activities, including the use of radio broadcasts and mobile film vans to reach at-risk communities. Fact sheets, brochures and posters are also being distributed. Ecological studies into the new species of Ebola that has been detected in this outbreak are also being planned. WHO advises that there is no indication for restrictions on travel or trade with Uganda. __________________ Of course there is no formula for success except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings. There is no refuge from memory and remorse in this world. The spirits of our foolish deeds haunt us, with or without repentance. "Gilbert Parker"

12-09-2007, 05:22 PM	#3
jdemaio Shock it till ya know it. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Giant's country, baby! Posts: 2,119 Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 88	OHMYGOD, OHMYGOD, OHMYGOD...THIS IS IT! ARMAGEDDON, HOLYCRAP HOLYCRAP, WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE. oh well __________________

12-09-2007, 05:53 PM	#4
Ditch Doc once a truckie.... Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redneckia Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 63	Will someone please just hold me whe I start bleeding from the asshole? __________________ I am no longer disgusted, just amused. www.ditch-doc.blogspot.com

12-09-2007, 09:26 PM	#7
bubbamedic Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Playing well with others in the sandbox. Posts: 1,256 Rep Power: 78	As long as the new strain does not turn out to be airborne, oh humm... Sorry, Uganda is not one of those countries that has a lot of travel to my neck of the woods. If a case breaks out in NY, or some other major port of call... Then I will freak, a little. __________________ Reality is for those that can not handle insanity!

12-09-2007, 10:36 PM	#8
Ditch Doc once a truckie.... Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redneckia Posts: 1,383 Rep Power: 63	If it breaks out in NYC or LA, it's nothing more than an umemployment solution. __________________ I am no longer disgusted, just amused. www.ditch-doc.blogspot.com

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12-09-2007, 05:10 PM	#2
paramortis SOCMOB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Latin America Posts: 452 Rep Power: 56	THAT'S IT!!!! Now I have to cancel my vaction plans. I was really looking forward to going to Uganda: the flora, the fauna, the political unrest... DAMN!!!