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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Continental concerted efforts to control the seventh outbreak of Ebola Virus disease in Uganda: The first 90 days of the response
Journal of Public Health in Africa, Volume 14, No. 9, Article 2735, Year 2023
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On 20th September 2022, Uganda declared the 7th outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) caused by the Sudan Ebola strain following the confirmation of a case admitted at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital. Upon confirmation, the Government of Uganda immediately activated the national incident management system to initiate response activities. Additionally, a multi-country emergency stakeholder meeting was held in Kampala; convening Ministers of Health from neighbouring Member States to undertake cross-border preparedness and response actions. The outbreak spanned 69 days and recorded 164 cases (142 confirmed, 22 probable), 87 recoveries and 77 deaths (case fatality ratio of 47%). Nine out of 136 districts were affected with transmission taking place in 5 districts but spilling over in 4 districts without secondary transmission. As part of the response, the Government galvanised robust community mobilisation and initiated assessment of medical counter measures including therapeutics, new diagnostics and vaccines. This paper highlights the response actions that contributed to the containment of this outbreak in addition to the challenges faced with a special focus on key recommendations for better control of future outbreaks. © 2023, Page Press Publications. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Aceng, Jane Ruth
Uganda, Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Health
Kyobe-Bosa, Henry
Uganda, Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Health
Atwine, Diana
Uganda, Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Health
Mwebesa, Henry G.
Uganda, Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Health
Nyika, Howard
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Olaro, Charles
Uganda, Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Health
Kagirita, Atek A.
Uganda, Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Health
Riek, Lul Pout
Kenya, Kisumu
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kenya
Temfack, Elvis
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Salyer, Stephanie J.
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Aliddeki, Dativa Maria
Kenya, Kisumu
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Kenya
MacHingaidze, Shingai
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Kirenga, Bruce James
Uganda, Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Health
Muttamba, Winters
Uganda, Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Health
Wayengera, Misaki
Uganda, Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Health
Eurien, Daniel
Uganda, Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Health
Ampaire, Immaculate
Uganda, Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Health
Tut, Mathew
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Bangure, Donewell
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Mankoula, Wessam
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Sonko, Ibrahima
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Bulwadda, Daniel
Uganda, Kampala
Makerere University
Kyabayinze, Daniel J.
Uganda, Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Health
Kabami, Zainah
Uganda, Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Health
Muruta, Allan N.
Uganda, Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Health
Nabadda, Susan Ndidde
Uganda, Kampala
Uganda Ministry of Health
Aragaw, Merawi
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Ouma, Ahmed E.Ogwell
Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
Statistics
Authors: 28
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.4081/jphia.2023.2735
ISSN:
20389922
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Infectious Diseases
Study Locations
Sudan
Uganda