By Flavia Oyuu, Communications Office, Lira Diocese
Lira Regional Referral Hospital has confirmed that a suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case reported in Lira City has tested negative for the disease following laboratory investigations.
According to a statement issued by the hospital on Monday 8th June,2026, the Medical Emergency Team received a report on June 6 of a suspected Ebola case involving a 42-year-old male boda boda rider. The patient presented with symptoms commonly associated with Ebola, including vomiting blood, fever, severe headache, and general body weakness.
In accordance with national Ebola response protocols, the patient was safely evacuated and admitted to the hospital’s isolation unit, where comprehensive investigations were conducted under strict infection prevention and control measures.
Laboratory results received on June 7 confirmed that the patient did not have Ebola Virus Disease.
Despite receiving medical care, the patient later died from an underlying medical condition. Further clinical assessments established liver failure as the primary cause of his illness and the symptoms he exhibited.
Lira Regional Referral Hospital extended its condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.
The Hospital Director, Dr. Andrew Odur, said the facility has strengthened its preparedness and response mechanisms since the declaration of the Ebola outbreak in the country to ensure effective management and investigation of all suspected cases.
Dr. Odur urged members of the public to remain vigilant, familiarize themselves with the signs and symptoms of Ebola, and continue observing all recommended public health guidelines and standard operating procedures.
He also called upon health workers to maintain a high level of vigilance while handling patients and to promptly report any unusual symptoms or suspected cases to the District Surveillance Team and the Regional Medical Emergency Operations Centre for timely intervention.
The hospital reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health through early detection, rapid response, and strict adherence to national disease surveillance and outbreak response protocols.
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