Project Report
| Jun 14, 2026
Training and Deploying Rapid Response Teams
By Zachery Onyango | Project Leader
Training and Deploying Rapid Response Teams
Rapid response teams are critical to containing Ebola outbreaks. Their ability to act quickly can mean the difference between a contained case and wider transmission.
Thanks to your support, training and deployment of response teams have been strengthened to ensure readiness at all times.
With your contributions, we have:
- Supported training in case investigation and emergency response
- Strengthened coordination between teams and local health structures
- Improved readiness to respond immediately to suspected cases
As a result, response teams are able to act faster and more effectively when alerts are raised. This reduces delays in investigation, contact tracing, and isolation.
Communities are benefiting from quicker interventions and improved confidence in the response system.
Your support is helping ensure that when Ebola threats emerge, trained teams are ready to act without hesitation—containing risks before they escalate.
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Jun 14, 2026
Strengthening Cross-Border Coordination Between Ug
By Zachery Onyango | Project Leader
Strengthening Cross-Border Coordination Between Uganda and DRC
As Ebola cases continue to be reported in both Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, cross-border coordination remains essential to preventing further spread. Movement between the two countries is frequent due to trade, family ties, and daily livelihoods.
Because of your support, efforts to strengthen collaboration between border communities and health authorities are ongoing. With your contributions, we have:
- Supported awareness efforts in border communities
- Encouraged early reporting of symptoms among travelers
- Strengthened communication between community leaders and response teams
As a result, communities along border areas are more informed and better prepared to respond quickly if symptoms appear. Increased vigilance is helping reduce the risk of undetected cross-border transmission.
Local leaders are also playing a key role in promoting prevention practices and encouraging cooperation with health guidelines.
Your support is helping build a coordinated response that goes beyond borders—protecting communities on both sides and strengthening regional efforts to contain Ebola.
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Jun 14, 2026
Integrating Ebola Response with Essential Health S
By Zachery Onyango | Project Leader
Integrating Ebola Response with Essential Health Services
While responding to Ebola, it is critical to ensure that other essential health services continue uninterrupted. Your support is helping integrate Ebola prevention and response efforts into broader healthcare delivery.
Before this approach, some communities experienced disruptions in routine services due to fear and resource strain. With your contributions, we have:
- Supported healthcare facilities in maintaining essential services
- Integrated Ebola screening and awareness into routine care
- Encouraged safe access to health services for non-Ebola conditions
As a result, communities are more confident in seeking healthcare when needed, reducing the risk of untreated illnesses and complications.
This integrated approach strengthens the health system while ensuring that Ebola response efforts do not come at the expense of overall community health.
Your support is helping create a balanced, resilient system—one that can respond to emergencies while continuing to care for everyday health needs.
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