President Yoweri Museveni received a briefing from the Africa CDC on the current status of the Ebola outbreak, where he was assured of effective management. The discussion also led to a proposal for a continental Ebola Incident Management Support Team based in Kampala.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni held a significant meeting at State House, Entebbe, with a delegation from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The primary focus of the discussion was the ongoing Ebola outbreak, with the delegation providing the President with a comprehensive update on its current status.
During the briefing, the Africa CDC assured President Museveni that the Ebola situation is being managed effectively. The delegation, led by H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, emphasized the importance of robust coordination and monitoring mechanisms on the continent.
To bolster these efforts, Dr. Kaseya proposed the establishment of a dedicated continental Incident Management Support Team for Ebola, to be situated in Kampala, Uganda. This move aims to enhance the collective response and oversight of the virus.
President Museveni responded positively to the proposal, pledging Uganda’s full support for the initiative. He remarked that Ebola’s severity often stems from a lack of attention, noting that the disease is otherwise highly manageable when addressed appropriately.
The meeting also included attendees such as Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, and other ministry officials, underscoring the collaborative approach to public health challenges.
This engagement highlights Uganda’s commitment, alongside the Africa CDC, to strengthen continental health security and effectively combat disease outbreaks.
