Ebola Resources

All Ebola Publications by Busitema Staff are Published on Ebola Resources Page

The Ministry of Health Uganda, on 30th January 2025 identified and confirmed an Ebola case at Mulago National Referral Hospital. This particular patient, now late, had been to several health facilities in Kampala and also in Mbale. Two of our postgraduate medical students in Mbale had contact with this patient and are now under quarantine. Read More

Key Highlights: 

  • Conducted safe and dignified burial for the deceased and provided psychosocial support to the bereaved
  • Conducted case investigation and contact tracing at Mbale RRH, Mt. Elgon Hospital and the community
  • A total of 81 contacts listed, 27 of whom were classified as high risk mostly involving health care workers
  • Conducted risk communication and community engagement at burial site

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