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Opinion: The Uganda Ministry Of Health Is A Model Of Public Communication During An Ebola Health Crisis

Tue, 2022-11-08 09:46 — mike kraft
The Uganda Ministry Of Health Is A Model Of Public Communication During An Ebola Health Crisis Governments have often failed their citizens during health crises, including the Covid-19 pandemic. But in the ongoing outbreak of Ebola, Uganda is doing it right. John Drake Forbes

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Ebola: Uganda shortens school term by two weeks to curb Ebola spread

Tue, 2022-11-08 09:38 — mike kraft
Uganda shortens school term by two weeks to curb Ebola Uganda will shorten the school term by two weeks to reduce daily contact amongst students and help curb the spread of Ebola, the education minister said on Tuesday. Elias Biryabarema Reuters

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As of Monday, the country had recorded a total of 135 confirmed cases and 53 deaths, according to the health ministry.

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Ebola: Uganda outbreak death toll rises to 48

Thu, 2022-11-03 10:53 — mike kraft
Uganda says Ebola outbreak death toll rises to 48 The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in Uganda has risen to 48, with 131 confirmed cases, a health official involved in managing the outbreak said on Thursday. Reuters Reuters

 

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African health official says Ebola in Uganda is under control

Thu, 2022-10-27 08:36 — mike kraft
African health official: Ebola in Uganda is under control KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Uganda's Ebola outbreak is under control, a top public health official in Africa said Thursday, noting that local health authorities are doing well to trace most contacts. “The situation is not getting out of control,” said Dr. AP NEWS

“The situation is not getting out of control,” said Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, acting director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We have good visibility of all the contacts.”

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Moderna reported close to U.S. deal to make vaccines for Ebola, biological threats

Wed, 2022-10-26 19:35 — mike kraft
Moderna close to U.S. deal to make vaccines for Ebola, biological threats - Bloomberg News Moderna Inc is nearing a deal with the U.S. government to develop vaccines against a range of biological threats including Ebola, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters Reuters

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Uganda's Ebola outbreak worsens, country sets up additional treatment center

Wed, 2022-10-26 10:02 — mike kraft
Uganda steps up Ebola response as virus infects 109, kills 30 The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda has risen to 109 and the outbreak has claimed 30 lives, Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng said on Wednesday, adding that the government was setting up an additional treatment centre. Reuters Reuters
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