BREAKING: Angry locals tried to forcibly take the body of man believed to have died of Ebola in northeastern DRC. 2 tents treating patients were set on fire.
Some believe that Ebola is a "white man's disease" though it often spreads at funerals. Uganda has suspended DRC flights
Government welcomes all support towards the ongoing #Ebola response. However, we encourage partners to ensure that any support publicly declared is clearly communicated, discussed, coordinated, and aligned with the national Ebola response plan.
It is important to indicate what the support entails, who is implementing it, where it will be implemented, and the specific response gaps it is addressing for proper planning, avoidance of duplication, clarity on operational capacity, and proper accountability.
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The security forces under the direction and instructions of the Commander-in-Chief launched Operation 'Maliza Ufisadi' the other day. We shall expand this operation and apprehend all culprits. No one will be spared.
Fellow Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu, greetings.
After consultations with the national epidemic response task force and religious leaders, we have decided to postpone the Martyrs' Day to a later date, which will be communicated.
This decision was made because Uganda receives thousands of pilgrims annually from Eastern Congo, which is currently experiencing an Ebola outbreak. To safeguard everyone's lives, it is essential that this important event be postponed.
I encourage those who had begun their journey to return home, continue observing the precautionary measures, report anyone who is sick, and encourage those who are ill to seek medical care.
We regret any inconvenience caused, but the protection of life must come first.
Signed:
Yoweri K. Museveni
PRESIDENT
The era of “our health tech platform is here and it’s 95%+ accurate” is ending.
Even at seed, before IP, investors now ask: “Where are the peer-reviewed publications?” Clinical validation and evidence now matter as much as the tech itself.🤔🤔
Today at Nakasero, I met Mr. Aliko Dangote and we discussed the proposed East African regional refinery.
I informed him that from the very beginning, we have always opposed the export of raw materials without value addition. That is why Uganda delayed oil production because we insisted on first having a refinery. Without refining our oil, it would not make economic or strategic sense to simply export crude oil while others benefit from the finished products.
I, therefore, welcomed the idea of a bigger regional refinery because our objective is African integration and shared prosperity. We cannot continue operating as fragmented and weak markets. If East Africa works together, such projects become more viable and beneficial to our people.
Uganda is ready to support the regional refinery initiative while also continuing with the development of our own refinery in Hoima.
🇺🇸 A Tennessee cop got punched in the head mid-arrest of a suspect, when a random bystander jumped in to help him finish the job.
Most people would've just filmed it.
Greatly done.