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1. + 2. - original West Nile district until 1950s
1. - West Nile district 1960s - 1970s
2. - former East Madi district (latter Adjumani district) since 1970s
West Nile sub-region (previously known as West Nile Province and West Nile District) is a region in north-western Uganda that consists of the districts of Adjumani, Arua, Koboko, Maracha-Terego, Moyo, Nebbi and Yumbe. The sub-region received its name from being located on the western side of the White Nile.
[edit] Name in virology
In 1937, during research on yellow fever, a previously unknown virus was isolated in samples taken from a feverish woman. It was subsequently designated West Nile virus.
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Coordinates: 03°00′N 31°12′E / 3°N 31.2°E
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