Support Community-Led Ebola Containment in Uganda

Expanding Cross-Border Collaboration to Protect Vulnerable Communities

Dear donor,

Ebola does not recognize national borders, making regional cooperation essential for protecting communities in both Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. As Uganda continues managing 20 confirmed Ebola cases, cross-border collaboration remains one of the most important components of the response. Your generous support is helping strengthen partnerships that improve preparedness and reduce the risk of cross-border transmission.

Health authorities, community leaders, border officials, and local organizations continue working together to share information, coordinate surveillance activities, and promote consistent prevention messages on both sides of the border. Community awareness campaigns encourage travelers to report symptoms promptly and follow public health guidance while crossing between neighboring communities.

Joint engagement with market associations, transport operators, religious leaders, and village committees is helping ensure that prevention efforts reach populations that move frequently across borders for trade, farming, education, and family visits. These partnerships also strengthen communication when suspected cases require rapid follow-up.

The collaboration being built today is creating stronger regional systems capable of responding more effectively to future public health threats. Communities increasingly recognize that protecting one side of the border also protects the other.

Your continued partnership is strengthening regional solidarity and helping safeguard thousands of families living in border districts. Together, we are building a coordinated response that promotes health security, saves lives, and creates a stronger foundation for preventing future Ebola outbreaks throughout the region.

Empowering Community Volunteers to Reach Every Household

Dear Donor,

Community volunteers remain one of the greatest strengths in Uganda's Ebola response. As confirmed cases increase to 20, their dedication is ensuring that lifesaving information and practical support continue reaching even the most remote households. Thanks to your continued support, these volunteers remain active partners in protecting their communities.

Village Health Teams and community volunteers continue conducting household visits to share accurate Ebola prevention information, answer questions, identify vulnerable families, and encourage early reporting of symptoms. Their close relationship with local residents allows them to identify concerns quickly while promoting trust in public health interventions.

Volunteers are also supporting community surveillance by notifying health authorities about suspected illnesses and encouraging cooperation with contact tracing activities. In addition, they help identify households requiring additional assistance, including hygiene education and support for families affected by quarantine measures.

Their presence within communities has helped reduce fear and misinformation while strengthening confidence in the response. Families increasingly understand that early reporting and preventive behaviors are essential to protecting loved ones and neighbors.

Your support enables these dedicated volunteers to continue serving as trusted messengers and first responders within their communities. Their commitment demonstrates that successful outbreak control depends not only on healthcare facilities but also on informed, engaged citizens working together to protect public health.