Author:
Aceng Jane Ruth,Bosa Henry Kyobe,Kamara Neema,Atwine Diana,Mwebesa Henry,Nyika Howard,Maureen Katusiime,Olaro Charles,Kagirita Atek,Larmode Mohammed,Riek Lul Pout,Temfack Elvis,Salyer Stephanie,Aliddeki Dativa,Machingaidze Shingai,Mazuguni Festo,Kirenga Bruce,Muttamba Winters,Wayengera Misaki,Bbuye Mudashir,Kasambula Arthur,Eurien Daniel,Akello Grace,Ampaire Ingrid,Isabirye Herbert,Tut Mathew,Bangure Donewell,Mankoula Wessam,Sonko Ibrahima,Kokou Alinon Nouwame,Magodi Simon,Mhiraf Addis,Bulwadda Daniel,Kyabayinze Daniel,Kabami Zainah,Muruta Allan,Bahatungire Rony,George Upentho,Nabadda Susan,Birungi Gloria,Kabanda Richard,Aragaw Merawi,Ouma Ahmed Ogwell
Abstract
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 a total of 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 was able to galvanise robust community mobilisation and initiated assessment of medical counter measures including therapeutics, new diagnostics and vaccines. This paper highlights the response actions put in place 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.
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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