CDC Update on Ebola Outbreak in Uganda

The CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Update to keep healthcare providers informed about the ongoing outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Uganda caused by Sudan virus. No suspect or confirmed EVD cases related to this outbreak have been reported in the U.S. or other countries outside of Uganda to date. The HAN update provides recommendations for clinicians, health departments, and laboratories for early diagnosis to prevent the spread of EVD.

In addition, CDC released Ebola specimen referral guidance for public health laboratories on testing patients with suspected EVD. This document includes information on:

• Notification and Consultation with CDC
• Sudan Virus Testing Information
• Proposed Specimen Referral Plan
• CDC Resources for Ebola Virus Disease
• Sudan Virus Testing Laboratory Contact Information for each HHS region