Amid sixth outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus, Ugandans bemoan lack of official communication and fears for the economy.

The Health Ministry has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any individuals exhibiting symptoms consistent with Ebola to the nearest health facility call the toll-free line: 0800-100-066

Confirmation of Ebola Sudan in Uganda poses a high risk of further spread owing to the index patient's movements across multiple districts and healthcare facilities, the WHO said. It added that rapid containment is critical, because of Kampala's dense population and Mbale's location near the border with Kenya.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert about an outbreak in Uganda of deadly Sudan virus disease, a viral hemorrhagic fever that is in the same family as Ebola.

U.S. health officials advise Americans traveling to Uganda to take enhanced precautions due to an Ebola outbreak