Uganda & International Rescue Committee

Uganda: Uganda is affected by the Ebola outbreak as cases have spread across its border from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, increasing the risk of wider regional transmission.

International Rescue Committee: The International Rescue Committee warned of impending shortages of essential protective equipment, highlighting the critical supply chain issues in the Ebola response.

Uganda: Uganda has confirmed imported Ebola cases from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, leading to heightened surveillance, travel restrictions, and the postponement of national events to prevent further spread.

International Rescue Committee: The International Rescue Committee has teams responding to the outbreak and highlights the impact of declining donor funding on disease detection.

Uganda: Uganda has confirmed cases of Ebola linked to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, leading to border closures and quarantine measures. Its authorities have expressed unawareness of US-funded treatment centers.

International Rescue Committee: The International Rescue Committee>>> has noted that years of conflict and displacement in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> have severely weakened health systems, making the containment of the Ebola outbreak significantly harder.

Uganda: Uganda>>> has reported confirmed Ebola cases linked to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>>, leading to border closures and heightened surveillance efforts, while also expressing concern over the Uganda — Bundibugyo virus being named after one of its districts.

International Rescue Committee: The International Rescue Committee is active in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlighting the immense pressure from conflict, displacement, and a collapsing health system, which is further strained by the Ebola outbreak.

Uganda: Bilateral talks between the Netherlands and Uganda on a similar arrangement for return and transit hubs have been put on hold.

International Rescue Committee: The International Rescue Committee, through Susanna Zanfrini and Marta Welander, has voiced concerns about the new pact, stating it creates uncertainty for asylum seekers and could lead to increased detentions and deportations to unsafe countries.

Uganda: Ebola cases have been reported in neighboring Uganda, indicating the potential for regional spread and increasing health concerns for the country.

International Rescue Committee: The International Rescue Committee warned that the Ebola outbreak was likely more widespread than official figures, highlighting the severity of the situation and the challenges in containment.