In pictures: When Ebola struck

The deadly Ebola virus struck Uganda for the first time in September this year, claiming over 40 lives as local and international medical experts stepped up the campaign to combat the spread of the disease.

Out of nearly 120 Ebola victims, 41 have died.

The worst-ever outbreak of Ebola was in DR Congo, where 245 died

Uganda's Kabede Opong village alone saw 39 deaths

Schools in Gulu closed for fear of an Ebola outbreak

A quick response saved many lives