An outbreak of Ebola in Uganda is proving more difficult to deal with than more recent epidemics, but the president has rejected calls for a lockdown.
So far 35 cases and 7 deaths have been confirmed, though it is feared there could be many more.
Our World News Editor Kate Gregan has the story.
Ebola is a horrific and deadly virus.
Initial symptoms can include a sudden fever, intense weakness, muscle pain and a sore throat.
Within days, those infected can experience vomiting, diarrhoea and - in some cases - both internal and external bleeding.
Uganda's first case was detected on the 20th of September - and it's causing alarm amongst residents and officials.
Health Ministry Spokesperson Emmanuel Ainebyoona says at this stage, cases are mostly contained to one area.
"There are local measures that have been put in place for instance putting a halt on nightclubs, social events. Those are some of the measures to limit the spread."
Ebola spreads among humans by direct contact with bodily fluids and contaminated environments. Funerals can be a particular risk if mourners have direct contact with the body.
The World Health Organisation estimates the fatality rate is between 41 and 100 percent.
And those stark numbers have put neighbouring Kenya on high alert.
Travellers arriving at the border town of Busia [boo-shia] from Uganda have to undergo scans and temperature checks.
Dr Melsa Lutomia is the Health and Sanitation Chief Officer of Busia County.
"The truck drivers and the travellers pass through a scanner that takes their temperature just because we know that ebola first presents with a high fever."
Meanwhile, residents are calling on authorities to do more to prevent the spread of the virus.
"Many people cross this border and want to plead with the government to implement strict measures. If they don't take it seriously we will all be affected."
Another concern is that for this variant of Ebola, the Sudan strain, there is no vaccine.
This means health workers trying to save infected patients are at risk.... and many medics are now going on strike, accusing the government of playing a deadly game.
