By Alex Pithua
The Ministry of Health (MoH) with support from Plan International trained 800 VHTs in Zombo district, marking a major milestone to strengthen Ebola surveillance response and reporting as Uganda confirmed outbreak on 15th May 2026.
During the two-day training, the community health workers were empowered with skills and knowledge about Ebola, how it spread, how to conduct...
By Mike Rwothomio
His Majesty Ubimu Phillip Rauni Olarker III, the King of Alur, has rallied his subjects across 56 chiefdoms in Uganda and 8 in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to stop hiding people with Ebola-like symptoms at home and has directed traditional chiefs to intensify sensitization and mobilization efforts amid rising cases.
The King’s message was delivered by the...
By Mike Rwothomio
The Bishop of Nebbi Diocese, Church of Uganda, Rev. Pons Ozelle Awinju, has directed all churches in the diocese to conduct prayers and services outdoors as a key infection prevention and control measure to reduce the risk of Ebola virus transmission.
Bishop Awinju issued the directive on Sunday, May 31, during the ordination mass of four priests at St. Stephens Cathedral...
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