In which country was the Zika virus first identified?

The Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness, was first identified in Uganda in 1947. Discovered in the Zika Forest, it initially affected monkeys and was later found to infect humans, causing mild symptoms in most cases but severe complications in pregnant women. Its global attention surged during the 2015–2016 outbreak in South America. Options A (Brazil, a later outbreak site), C (Nigeria), and D (India) are incorrect, as Uganda is the virus’s origin point, confirmed by scientific records.