The Uganda’s Ministry of Health has confirmed two new cases of Ebola Virus Disease, raising the total number of confirmed cases to nine, including one fatality.

The Director General Health Services, Prof. Olaro Charles in a statement, reported that the two cases are of Congolese nationals, one, an individual who presented symptoms consistent with Ebola, while the second case is a contact to a previously confirmed case.

“All contacts of this new confirmed case have been identified and are under close follow up.”

Olaro urged the public to look out for symptoms such as fever, fatigue, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and unexplained bleeding.

“If you or someone you know has these symptoms, call our toll-free number immediately. When an individual reports early, the chances of survival are high,” he said.

Uganda has moved to close its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a bid to contain the spread of the virus, despite guidance from the World Health Organization discouraging blanket border closures during outbreaks.

There are also reports that the Trump administration is planning to establish an Ebola quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya to accommodate American citizens exposed to the virus, instead of transferring them to the United States for treatment and monitoring.

The proposal has triggered mixed reactions among Kenyans and public health experts, with critics warning that moving exposed or infected patients across borders could hinder containment measures and raise ethical questions over access to medical care.