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The Ebola Outbreak in Uganda demonstrates WHO’s value in disease outbreaks

The Ebola outbreak in Uganda demonstrates WHO’s value in disease outbreaks

Disease outbreaks in Uganda are not a new phenomenon, with diseases…
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WHO Ensures Effective Coordination in Uganda’s Ebola response

WHO facilitates effective coordination in Uganda’s Ebola response

One of the cornerstones of a successful response system to a disease…
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Ireland supports the World Health Organization’s Ebola response efforts in Uganda

Ireland supports the World Health Organization’s Ebola response efforts in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda. Ireland’s Minister for International Development and…
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Ministry of Health and WHO collaborate with Kampala capital city leadership to strengthen Ebola response The Ministry of Health (MOH), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) convened a meeting with the top leadership of Kampala Capital City

Ministry of Health and WHO collaborate with Kampala capital city leadership to strengthen Ebola response

The Ministry of Health (MOH), with support from the World Health…
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Sarah Naluyima: Preaching the Ebola message in the community

Sarah Naluyima: Dedicated to changing community behaviour in response to the Ebola outbreak in Uganda

Sarah Naluyima is a dedicated community health worker at the…
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Maria Goretti Kemirembe: A Clinical officer Making a difference in Uganda’s public health landscape

Maria Goretti Kemirembe: A Clinical officer making a difference in Uganda’s public health landscape

In Uganda’s ongoing fight against mpox and Ebola outbreaks, a few…
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WHO intensifies support to Uganda’s fight against Sudan virus disease

WHO engages partners to support Uganda’s fight against Ebola disease

Today marks 35 days of response since Uganda declared an outbreak of…
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United Nations in Uganda launches joint emergency appeal for funding to support the government and people of Uganda in response to the Ebola outbreak

The United Nations in Uganda launches an emergency appeal for Ebola response in Uganda

On 3 March 2025, the United Nations (UN) in Uganda launched a USD 11.…
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Uganda deploys the National Emergency Medical Team to support Ebola response

Uganda deploys the National Emergency Medical Team to support Ebola response

Kampala/Uganda: The Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH), with support…
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Uganda’s final push to end Ebola

Uganda’s final push to end Ebola

Uganda has entered a crucial 42-day countdown in its battle against…
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