Support Community-Led Ebola Containment in Uganda

Protecting Communities Along Cross-Border Routes

Dear friend,

The movement of people between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo remains an important consideration in Ebola prevention efforts. Cross-border trade, family connections, and transportation networks are vital to local livelihoods, but they also require enhanced disease surveillance and community awareness.

Thanks to your support, prevention activities are continuing in communities located along major travel and trade corridors. Handwashing stations remain available at key gathering points, while local volunteers provide information about symptom recognition and prevention practices.

Our teams are also supporting efforts that encourage prompt reporting of suspected cases and cooperation with health authorities. Early reporting is one of the most effective tools for preventing wider transmission and ensuring that affected individuals receive timely care.

Community leaders have played a critical role in reinforcing prevention messages and helping residents understand the importance of public health measures. Their involvement has strengthened trust and increased participation in local response activities.

As neighboring countries work together to manage the outbreak, your support is helping communities remain informed, prepared, and protected. These proactive measures are reducing risk and helping prevent the spread of Ebola across vulnerable areas.

Thank you for making this lifesaving work possible.

Strengthening Surveillance Following New Ebola Cases

Dear donor,

Recent reports of additional Ebola cases in Uganda and ongoing transmission in neighboring DRC underscore the importance of maintaining strong surveillance systems. While health authorities continue to investigate and monitor confirmed cases, our teams remain focused on supporting early detection and rapid response efforts in vulnerable communities.

With your support, community health volunteers are actively sharing information about Ebola symptoms and encouraging individuals to report suspected illnesses early. Handwashing facilities continue to operate in schools, public spaces, and transport hubs, helping reduce the risk of transmission in high-contact environments.

We are also supporting awareness campaigns that encourage communities to cooperate with contact tracing teams and seek medical care quickly if symptoms appear. These efforts are helping build trust and reduce fear, which are essential for successful outbreak management.

The emergence of new cases reminds us that Ebola remains a serious public health threat. However, it also demonstrates why investments in preparedness and prevention matter. Every community reached with accurate information, every household supported during quarantine, and every health worker equipped with protective resources contributes to slowing the spread of the virus.

Thank you for standing with us as we continue working to protect lives and strengthen community resilience during this critical period.