Uganda & Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Uganda: Uganda is also affected by the Ebola outbreak, with confirmed cases and deaths, and is considered at high risk for further spread due to its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, praised the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda for their transparency and plans to convene an emergency committee.

Uganda: Uganda has reported confirmed cases and deaths linked to the Ebola outbreak, including in its capital Uganda — Kampala, indicating cross-border spread from Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, as the Director-General of the World Health Organization, made the official declaration of the public health emergency, highlighting the severity and uncertainties of the outbreak.

Uganda: Uganda has reported a death from the Ebola outbreak and has postponed a major religious festival to prevent further spread, indicating a regional impact of the disease.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, expressed deep concern and declared the epidemic a public health emergency of international concern.

Uganda: Uganda confirmed an imported case of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlighting the risk of regional spread due to high population movement.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, provided updates on the investigation, confirmed cases, and the financial support allocated for the response.

Uganda: Uganda confirmed an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo from Democratic Republic of the Congo, leading to increased cross-border surveillance and preparedness efforts.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, provided updates on the confirmed cases and the financial support being provided for the response.