Support Community-Led Ebola Containment in Uganda

With Uganda reporting 20 Ebola cases, prevention efforts remain a top priority. Thanks to donor support, additional handwashing facilities are being established in schools, markets, boda boda stages, border crossing points, and other public gathering spaces where large numbers of people interact daily.

Hand hygiene remains one of the most effective methods for reducing the spread of infectious diseases. Community volunteers continue working alongside local authorities to ensure facilities remain functional, accessible, and well maintained. Public demonstrations are also reinforcing proper handwashing techniques and encouraging consistent use throughout the day.

School administrators have reported increased participation in hygiene promotion activities, while market vendors are actively encouraging customers to wash their hands before entering trading areas. Transport operators are also playing a critical role by directing passengers to handwashing stations before boarding vehicles or motorcycles.

The expansion of these facilities is helping normalize healthy behaviors and strengthen community confidence in outbreak prevention measures. Even as case numbers increase, communities are demonstrating remarkable commitment to protecting themselves and their neighbors.

Your support is helping create safer public spaces throughout affected regions. Every handwashing station installed represents an additional layer of protection against Ebola transmission and contributes to a stronger, healthier, and more resilient community response.

As Uganda's Ebola outbreak continues to evolve, with reported cases increasing to 20, community surveillance activities are being intensified across high-risk districts and border communities. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, frontline teams are expanding efforts to identify suspected cases early and strengthen local reporting systems before transmission can spread further.

Community health volunteers, village leaders, and local surveillance focal persons are conducting routine awareness visits, monitoring health concerns, and encouraging families to report symptoms immediately. Special attention is being given to border communities that experience frequent movement between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

These efforts are helping communities remain alert while reducing delays in case detection. Increased awareness means more individuals understand the importance of seeking medical care quickly and avoiding contact with potentially infected persons. Local leaders are also helping counter misinformation and encouraging cooperation with public health measures.

The continued rise in cases serves as a reminder that vigilance remains critical. However, the growing strength of community surveillance systems is helping authorities respond more rapidly and effectively.

Your support is helping protect vulnerable populations by strengthening the first line of defense against Ebola. Through sustained surveillance, awareness, and community engagement, we are working together to stop transmission chains, save lives, and prevent the outbreak from expanding further.