Official account of the World Health Organization in Uganda 🇺🇬
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WHO Uganda retweeted
Can #Ebola be transmitted to a baby through breastfeeding?
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Here are five key takeaways from President @KagutaMuseveni's address on the #Ebola outbreak:
1) Collaboration with #DRC is critical for outbreak control.
2) Public health measures protect people, families and communities.
3) It is possible to stop Ebola with early detection of cases.
4) Point of entry screening and postponing travel plans will prevent further cross-border transmission.
5) Faith-based leaders have a vital role to play in response efforts 👇🏿
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WHO Uganda retweeted
Jun 8
What are the symptoms of Bundibugyo virus disease?
Find out. 👇🏿
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WHO Uganda retweeted
Jun 10
Can #Ebola be transmitted through sexual intercourse after recovery?
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Jun 10
Thank you @DrTedros for visiting the @WHO Uganda country office.
Your warmth, leadership and compassion inspire us to stay the course. We will continue to be steered by our common goal... #HealthForAll.
We are #ProudToBeWHO
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Tuli wamu naamwe, @DrTedros!
Yesterday I visited Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, where a separate unit has been prepared to treat #Ebola patients. I'm glad for the opportunity to meet with health workers in charge and thank them for their dedication. I am very happy with all the work invested in preparedness and readiness that I have witnessed.
I commend the Government of #Uganda for the work being done to control Ebola and provide care for those affected. Uganda’s leadership has been central to the response, and @WHO remains committed to supporting national efforts to stop transmission, save lives and protect communities.
Mwebale nnyo.
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Today, @DrTedros, @WHO Director-General, joined health authorities, ambassadors, high commissioners, heads of missions and partners in Uganda to brief them on the #Ebola outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Dr Tedros applauded #Uganda's commitment to continued, real-time transparency in sharing information on the outbreak and actions taken.
He reiterated that travel restrictions placed without clear public health rationale are not needed and can in fact discourage the transparent sharing of real-time information.
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WHO Uganda retweeted
Jun 9
Latest situation report on the ongoing #Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus➡️ bit.ly/4xk5Ik3
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While in #Uganda 🇺🇬, @DrTedros, @WHO Director-General, met Mr Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, Permanent Secretary for @UgandaMFA.
Dr Tedros reflected on his recent visit to the #DRC and the complexity of the Ebola response there.
They discussed important efforts to build regional solidarity and cross-border collaboration.
Dr Tedros noted the importance of keeping economies strong during outbreaks. He also highlighted that countries that report data transparently should not be punished with unjustified travel restrictions.
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Jun 8
During an ongoing visit to #Uganda 🇺🇬, @DrTedros, @WHO Director-General met with the UN Country Team to review the evolving #Ebola situation in the region.
Discussions affirmed strong UN system solidarity, the need for sustained vigilance, and the importance of a coordinated approach to strengthen preparedness, enhance cross-border collaboration and protect vulnerable communities, while ensuring continuity of essential health services.
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During a visit to the national Ebola Treatment Unit, based at the Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala 🇺🇬, @DrTedros, @WHO Director-General, recognized the critical work of health workers. He highlighted the humanity of their work, ensuring that patients are treated with dignity. He emphasized that recovery includes support beyond discharge, without stigma.
Even in the absence of widely available, proven vaccines for Bundibugyo ebolavirus, lives can be saved through early diagnosis, close monitoring and high-quality supportive care.
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Today @DrTedros, @WHO Director-General, met with HE @KagutaMuseveni, President of #Uganda 🇺🇬, to commend the country's ongoing efforts to rapidly stop the spread of #Ebola and support a community led response that spans across borders.
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WHO Uganda retweeted
Jun 8
This morning, we hosted the @WHO Director-General @DrTedros at the @MinofHealthUG. He is in the country to assess Uganda’s readiness to respond to the ongoing Ebola outbreak and to support efforts aimed at strengthening cross-border coordination to prevent further exportation of Ebola cases from Congo and to bring the outbreak to an end. We thank him and the WHO for their continued support and commitment to strengthening our preparedness and response efforts.
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WHO Uganda retweeted
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WHO Uganda retweeted
Current Ebola update as of 6 June 2026
No new cases today.
#MOHatWork | #FightEbolaUG26
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WHO Uganda retweeted
Current Ebola update as of 5 June 2026
Four patients have successfully recovered and been discharged.
The 3 new cases were contacts to confirmed cases who have been in institutional quarantine by the Ministry of Health.
Unfortunately, one person, a Congolese national passed on. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
The country remains safe and open for all.
#MOHatWork | #FightEbolaUG26
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WHO Uganda retweeted
Jun 5
.@AfricaCDC and @WHO have launched a US$ 518 million joint continental preparedness & response plan for the ongoing #Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
The six-month plan, covering June to November 2026, aims to strengthen all outbreak response measures and complements national response plans by #DRC and Uganda.
Read more: afro.who.int/publications/bu…
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WHO Uganda retweeted
Jun 5
Read the latest situation report on the ongoing #Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus:
➡️iris.who.int/server/api/core…
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Dr Andrew Bakainaga, who was instrumental in @WHO's country operations for the #Ebola response in Uganda 🇺🇬 for the first two critical weeks, provides an update on the current #Ebola outbreak and efforts by @MinofHealthUG to stop transmission and save lives 👇🏿
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