Uganda's Ministry of Health has issued a fresh advisory to male survivors of Ebola, warning that while they may have recovered from the disease, the virus can remain in semen for at least six months, posing a risk of sexual transmission to partners.
The reminder comes as the country continues to register patients who have successfully recovered from the ongoing Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus, even as health authorities intensify efforts to interrupt all remaining chains of transmission.
"Uganda continues to register patients who have successfully recovered from Ebola. However, the virus remains in male survivors for at least six months," the Ministry of Health said in a public health advisory.
Health officials urged male survivors to strictly follow medical guidance during recovery.
"Men are encouraged to adhere to the advice of health workers and use condoms correctly and consistently to avoid passing the virus to their partners during this period," the ministry said.
