Support Community-Led Ebola Containment in Uganda

Coordinated Preparedness Builds a Stronger Regional Response to Ebola

Dear Friend,

Preparedness remains one of the most effective investments in controlling Ebola outbreaks. As Uganda responds to 20 confirmed cases and neighboring areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo maintain heightened vigilance, coordinated preparedness activities are strengthening the ability of both countries to respond rapidly and effectively. Thanks to your generous support, these collaborative efforts are creating stronger regional resilience.

District health authorities, community organizations, border officials, healthcare workers, and local leaders continue participating in joint planning meetings that review response strategies, identify emerging risks, and strengthen coordination across border districts. Preparedness activities include community education, surveillance strengthening, infection prevention initiatives, and improved communication between neighboring health teams.

Schools, markets, transport hubs, and places of worship remain active partners in promoting prevention messages that are consistent across the border. This coordinated communication helps travelers, traders, and border residents receive the same practical guidance regardless of which side of the border they are on.

Communities are benefiting from faster information sharing, stronger referral systems, and greater confidence in public health interventions. The partnerships being strengthened today will continue serving both countries during future disease outbreaks, creating a lasting legacy of cooperation and preparedness.

Your generosity is helping transform emergency response into sustainable regional collaboration. Together, we are strengthening health security for Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo by investing in partnerships, preparedness, and community resilience that protect thousands of families across East Africa's shared border communities.

Community Volunteers Unite Across Uganda and DRC to Expand Ebola Prevention

Dear Donor,

Communities living along the Uganda–DRC border share more than geography—they share families, markets, schools, and livelihoods. As both countries continue strengthening their Ebola response, community volunteers remain at the heart of efforts to protect lives on both sides of the border. Your generous support is empowering these dedicated volunteers to expand awareness, surveillance, and community engagement activities where they are needed most.

Village Health Teams in Uganda and community health workers in neighboring areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo continue conducting household visits, organizing village dialogue meetings, and encouraging early reporting of suspected illnesses. Working closely with local chiefs, religious leaders, teachers, and youth groups, they are helping communities understand the importance of hand hygiene, infection prevention, and cooperation with health authorities.

These grassroots interventions are reducing misinformation while strengthening confidence in public health guidance. Community members are increasingly participating in surveillance activities, supporting vulnerable households, and sharing accurate information with neighbors and relatives who frequently travel across the border.

The collaboration between volunteers from neighboring communities is fostering mutual learning and shared commitment to protecting public health. Their dedication demonstrates that effective Ebola prevention begins with trusted local leadership and active community participation.

Your continued partnership is strengthening this remarkable network of community volunteers. Together, we are helping communities in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo stand united against Ebola while building stronger local health systems that will continue protecting lives long after the current outbreak has ended.