Ulcer Patient Cleared of Ebola Claims at Yei Civil Hospital

(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – Health authorities in Yei River County have dismissed rumours of an Ebola case after laboratory tests showed a patient who vomited blood was suffering from severe stomach ulcers.

The incident, which drew large crowds and prompted government officials to visit Yei Civil Hospital last Friday morning, had sparked fear among residents who suspected the deadly viral disease.

Yei River County Health Director Simon Musoga told journalists that all laboratory tests for Ebola and related illnesses came back negative.

Medical examinations confirmed the patient had severe stomach ulcers.

“People saw someone vomiting blood and immediately suspected Ebola,” Musoga said. “However, all laboratory tests returned negative results.”

The patient is a soldier attached to the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces under the Tiger Division in New Site, Yei. The soldier told health workers he had a history of ulcers and had recently spent time in detention before developing complications that led to severe bleeding.

The soldier, Santino Bol Deng, later spoke about his condition.

“I have been suffering from ulcers since last year and received treatment. After a disagreement with fellow soldiers, I spent the night in detention. The following morning, I started vomiting blood and was taken to the hospital.”

He added that doctors found severe ulcer wounds inside his stomach.

Yei Civil Hospital Administrator Towongo Ronald said the patient was admitted while on duty and was immediately attended to by a medical team.

He explained that the patient vomited a significant amount of blood, which understandably alarmed many people. However, medical checks showed the patient’s body temperature was normal and there were no signs pointing to Ebola.

Musoga stressed that South Sudan has not recorded any Ebola outbreak. He noted that current Ebola cases have been reported in neighbouring countries, including Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

He urged residents to avoid spreading unverified information and to seek guidance from health professionals and relevant authorities:

“Rumours can create unnecessary panic within communities. We encourage the public to report suspected health emergencies to medical personnel for proper assessment before drawing conclusions.”

Hospital administrator Ronald advised residents to continue observing public health precautions recommended by the World Health Organization and national health authorities, while remaining calm and relying on verified information.

Health authorities have confirmed there is no Ebola case in Yei River County or anywhere else in South Sudan. They also called on residents to rely on official health information to stop the spread of misinformation.