Support Community-Led Ebola Containment in Uganda

Deploying Mobile Health Messaging Units in Border Communities

Reaching remote and mobile populations with timely health information is a major challenge in Ebola response efforts. Because of your support, mobile health messaging units are being deployed across Uganda–DRC border communities to expand outreach.

These units use tools such as megaphones and portable audio systems to deliver clear and consistent Ebola prevention messages in local languages. They travel through villages, markets, and transport routes, ensuring that even hard-to-reach populations receive accurate information.

As a result, awareness is increasing significantly among communities that may not have access to radio or formal communication channels. People are becoming more informed about symptoms, prevention practices, and the importance of early reporting.

This approach is particularly effective for engaging mobile populations such as traders and transport workers, who are often missed by traditional outreach methods.

Your support is helping ensure that lifesaving information reaches everyone—regardless of location or mobility.

By expanding communication efforts, you are strengthening community awareness and empowering individuals to take proactive steps in preventing Ebola

Upgrading Sanitation Infrastructure in Border Markets

Border markets are vital economic hubs, connecting communities across Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, their high traffic and close interactions can increase the risk of Ebola transmission. Because of your support, sanitation infrastructure in these markets is being upgraded to create safer trading environments.

Handwashing stations are being installed at key entry and exit points, along with strategic locations within the markets. Vendors and customers are being encouraged to use these facilities regularly, supported by awareness messaging on hygiene and disease prevention.

As a result, hygiene practices are becoming more consistent in market settings. Traders are taking greater responsibility for maintaining cleanliness around their stalls, and customers are more mindful of personal hygiene during transactions.

These improvements are transforming markets from high-risk areas into active prevention zones, where daily economic activities can continue more safely.

Your support is helping protect both public health and livelihoods—ensuring that communities can sustain their income while reducing exposure to Ebola.

This intervention plays a critical role in minimizing transmission risks in one of the busiest and most essential community spaces.