Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say

Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say

A diplomat's wife based in Abuja packed her bags for a holiday in Kampala, and that trip is now at the centre of Nigeria's first confirmed Ebola case, according to officials.

Health authorities say the woman, who was in Uganda for a vacation, is the country's first identified patient in the current outbreak. The details emerging from official channels are still limited, but the Kampala connection is now a key focus for contact tracing efforts.

What happens next, and how many people she may have been in contact with on her return, is the question everyone is watching closely.

Originally published by BBC Africa.

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