A highly contagious strain of a disease has been detected in Kenya and Uganda, raising concerns over its potential spread in East Africa. Meanwhile, two cases tested in Nigeria have so far returned negative results, offering a brief respite amid growing regional alerts. Health authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the strain continues to move across borders. The development underscores the need for vigilance in tracking and containing outbreaks in the affected regions.


The Bundibugyo strain has spread to Kenya and Uganda, while two in Nigeria returned negative results.