The Ugandan health ministry has said the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the country has risen from three to nine. Recall that the East African country last month declared an outbreak of the severe,

Health authorities in Uganda say Ebola cases in the country have risen to nine while 265 other people are being monitored under quarantine.

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda has risen to nine from three, the country's health ministry said.

Nine people were confirmed to have Ebola virus in Uganda and around 265 others are being monitored under quarantine, health authorities have said. The nine include the first victim, a male nurse who died the day before the outbreak was declared on January 30.

Ugandan authorities have begun a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola that has killed one person in the outbreak declared last week.

The Health Ministry has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any individuals exhibiting symptoms consistent with Ebola to the nearest health facility call the toll-free line: 0800-100-066

Uganda has begun trials of a new vaccine in response to a recent outbreak of Ebola in the capital Kampala. There have been 7 confirmed, including a nurse who died on January 29. This outbreak of the Sudan strain of the virus could prove to be a challenge.

Ebola cases in Uganda have risen to nine, while 265 other people are being monitored under quarantine, health authorities have said. The nine cases include the first victim, a male nurse who died the day before the outbreak was declared on January 30.