Joel Kitutu

Son, Husband, Father, Surveyor, GIS Expert, Data Scientist, Humanitarian - Member, Red Cross Red Crescent Movement; Manager - Emergency Preparedness & Response

[📸 Isano Francis @francis_isano]

A three-storey building under construction has collapsed along Kisota Road in Kisaasi.

Several people are believed to be trapped under the rubble, while others have been evacuated with injuries. Rescue operations are ongoing as emergency teams continue efforts at the scene

#NBSUpdates

[Brian B.M. KANAAHE™ Dr.PH @DrBrianBilalK]

'What do I gain by joining as a Member & Volunteer of the @UgandaRedCross '? Well, you can be part of these folks who as of today, are on standby to respond to any emergency at any time.🦾 Join here: https://t.co/13KYDApg7M 💻@joelKitutu

[Uganda Red Cross Society @UgandaRedCross]

🦠 What Happens When Someone Dies from Ebola?

⚠️ Ebola remains very infectious after death. The virus can still be present in blood and other body fluids, which means touching or preparing the body can spread the disease.

🔄 Why Special Burial Procedures Are Needed

🧍 Person dies from Ebola ↓
🦠 Virus may still be present in body fluids ↓
🤲 Touching or washing the body can spread infection ↓
👨‍👩‍👧 Family, healthcare workers, or community members may become infected ↓
🛡️ Safe and Dignified Burial procedures help stop transmission

🛡️ Safe and Dignified Burial (SDB)

👷 Trained burial teams are responsible for handling the body safely.

They typically:

🧤 Wear protective equipment (PPE)

🚫 Avoid direct contact with body fluids

🧼 Disinfect the body and surrounding area

⚰️ Place the body in a protective body bag

🙏 Conduct the burial respectfully while reducing infection risk

📋 Follow public health protocols established during Ebola outbreaks

❤️ Why This Matters

Safe burial practices help:

👨‍👩‍👧 Protect family members

🏥 Protect healthcare workers

🏘️ Protect the community

📉 Reduce the spread of Ebola during an outbreak

Key Message for us all

🦠 A person who has died from Ebola can still transmit the virus.

🛡️ Safe and Dignified Burial by trained teams is an important measure to prevent further infections while treating the deceased with respect and dignity.

☎️Call us anytime for support during this ebola outbreak 0800211088.
#EbolaResponseUG2026
@ifrc @IFRCAfrica @MinofHealthUG

[Jagan Chapagain @jagan_chapagain]

Misinformation is not just a side effect of this Ebola outbreak, it is helping drive it.

This article from the Sunday @thetimes shows how fear and rumours are undermining response efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

At the @IFRC, our strength is local: volunteers embedded in communities, building trust, addressing fears, and saving lives.

Epidemics start, and end, with communities.

https://t.co/e3GHruaS5b

[Uganda Red Cross Society @UgandaRedCross]

🟥Every conversation can save a life!
Along the shores of Lake Albert, in Ntoroko District, Uganda Red Cross Society, volunteers are engaging communities and travelers with vital health messages on Ebola Prevention.

↪️The volunteers are focussing on
🛑🦠 Ebola Prevention
🧼 Promoting proper hand hygiene
📢 Sharing verified and trusted health information
🚶‍♂️ Engaging travelers and local communities
💬📲 Encouraging early reporting of symptoms

💡 As Uganda responds to the Ebola outbreak, community awareness remains one of the strongest defenses against further spread.

❤️‍🩹 Together, small actions protect entire communities.
Stay informed. Stay alert. Stay safe.

#EbolaResponseUG2026
#CommunityEngagement #RiskCommunication
@MinofHealthUG
@ifrc
@IFRCAfrica

[Brian B.M. KANAAHE™ Dr.PH @DrBrianBilalK]

Course completed in @EthioRedCross regarding standards, functionality of @ifrc Emergency Operations Centers. Our Manager- EPR @JoelKitutu presented our own version. @AshaMohammed_

[Uganda Red Cross Society @UgandaRedCross]

Group photo taken after a productive joint review meeting between the Uganda Red Cross Society and the ICRC, held today at the ICRC Regional Office in Kololo, aimed at strengthening collaboration and enhancing humanitarian response efforts.
@ICRCUganda @DrBrianBilalK
@inakasiita1 @JoelKitutu
@bako_patricia
📷 @Oklwanga

[Uganda Red Cross Society @UgandaRedCross]

🚨 Report to Authorities If a person shows signs and symptoms of Ebola — such as:
🤒 Fever
🤕 Weakness
🤢 Vomiting
💩 Diarrhea
🩸 Unexplained bleeding

➡️ Immediately report the case to:
Uganda Red Cross Society
🏥 Or the nearest health facility

⏰ Early reporting saves lives and helps prevent further spread of the disease.

🛑 Protect yourself. Protect your family. Protect your community.

☎️Call Us : 0800211088
@MinofHealthUG @ifrc @IFRCAfrica
#EbolaResponseUG2026

[Joel Kitutu @JoelKitutu]

One day, I was very stuck financially. I reached out to a brother I knew but he dodged me.

Then this brother I was told I shouldn't call "my brother", just sent me money without a condition.

That day, I understood who my brother was; I understood the Words of the Good Teacher.

[Twesige Kirungi Racheal @KirungiTwesige]

Sow to Reap!

Ready to harvest the fruits 🍍🍎🍓🍇of their work.

I'm proud of you Girls 💞

@JoelKitutu

[Uganda Red Cross Society @UgandaRedCross]

Our National Society has stepped up efforts to strengthen Ebola preparedness across Uganda’s high-risk border districts, as leaders, health workers, and humanitarian responders convened in Bundibugyo and Ntoroko with a shared goal of safeguarding communities and preventing cross-border transmission into vulnerable populations.

In both districts, strategic District Task Force meetings brought together Partners including the Red Cross, government leaders, Ministry of Health officials, and the World Health Organization (WHO) to enhance coordination, preparedness, and rapid response systems in areas considered highly vulnerable due to their proximity to the Democratic Republic of Congo and the constant movement of people through porous border points.
#EbolaResponseUG2026
@ifrc @IFRCAfrica @MinofHealthUG

[Jagan Chapagain @jagan_chapagain]

We don’t lack the science to predict disasters. We lack implementation.
Early action makes early warning work — and the most expensive disasters are the ones we see coming but choose to ignore.

At IFRC, we know supply will never keep up with rising demand. Hazards are intensifying, resources are finite. So the smartest move is to reduce demand by preventing hazards from becoming disasters in the first place.

That means using what we now have more than ever before:
• Information before a hazard hits
• Foresight to imagine what could be
• Local knowledge from communities who understand risks best
• Technology that turns that knowledge into actionable insight

When we combine these, early and anticipatory action becomes possible — and it saves lives and livelihoods. It’s humanitarian economics: act now to avoid paying far more later.

Early warning + early action = win‑win.
For communities who are listened to.
For funders who avoid massive response costs.

We have the knowledge. We have the tools. Now we need the will to turn prior knowledge into action.

[Olga Dzhumaeva @ODzhumaeva]

Our thoughts are with the communities across southern China affected by the devastating floods since mid-May 2026 - lives lost, families displaced, and homes and infrastructure damaged in Chongqing, Hunan, Guizhou, Hubei and beyond.

We sincerely appreciate the swift and coordinated response of the Red Cross Society of China at all levels, rapidly mobilizing emergency mechanisms, dispatching relief supplies, and supporting evacuation, shelter, and medical needs in close coordination with government efforts.

In times of crisis, solidarity and rapid action matter most. Preparedness saves lives and ensures rapid action is taken.

[Uganda Red Cross Society @UgandaRedCross]

Our ambulance crews across different branches are undergoing reorientation on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) response to strengthen preparedness and emergency response capacity.

The orientation for the URCS and Nebbi Hospital ambulance teams focused on effective coordination before, during, and after an outbreak. Sessions covered preparedness, safe case management and transportation, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), communication, and referral coordination to ensure rapid and effective response during emergencies.

Pictured in white is the Kampala team after completing the orientation session.

#EbolaResponseUG2026
@ifrc @IFRCAfrica @MinofHealthUG

[Alive Medical Services @AMSUganda]

#MentalHealth is just as important as physical health.

Its #mentalhealthawarenessmonth, let’s normalize checking in, speaking up, resting, and seeking support when needed.

A simple conversation, a kind word, or listening without judgment can make a difference in someone.

[Uganda Red Cross Society @UgandaRedCross]

Director of Health & Social Services at Uganda Red Cross Society, Dr. Josephine Okwera, gives an update on the National Society’s support in the ongoing Ebola Bundibugyo response.
#EbolaResponseUG2026

[Uganda Red Cross Society @UgandaRedCross]

🛡️ In line with the ongoing prevention measures against Ebola, our office is implementing strict screening procedures for all persons accessing the premises.

✅ Compliance with these measures is mandatory for everyone.

We encourage all staff, visitors, and stakeholders to follow the Ministry of Health Uganda guidelines on Ebola prevention and control.

📞 Emergency Support: 0800211088

#EbolaResponseUG2026
@ifrc @IFRCAfrica @MinofHealthUG

[Uganda Red Cross Society @UgandaRedCross]

🛑 EBOLA CAN BE STOPPED — IF WE ACT EARLY.

⚠️ Stay alert.
🤒 Report symptoms immediately.
🧼 Practice good hygiene.
🤝 Protect your family and community.

The Uganda Red Cross Society urges everyone to take early warning signs seriously. Quick reporting and early action can save lives and stop the spread of Ebola.

❤️ Together, we can protect our communities.
#StayAlert
#EbolaResponseUG2026
@ifrc @IFRCAfrica @MinofHealthUG

[Uganda Red Cross Society @UgandaRedCross]

#EbolaResponseUG2026
“Our collective response requires strong coordination, timely action, and trusted community engagement. We appreciate the Uganda Red Cross Society for the swift support and commitment demonstrated from the onset of this response,” said Dr. Innocent Mugume of Kabarole District.

The remarks were made during a coordination meeting held today to strengthen alignment on priority response pillars supporting the ongoing Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak response in the Rwenzori and Albertine regions.

Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) and the Kabarole Regional Public Health Operations Team convened the meeting, during which the National Society reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national response efforts through coordination, Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), surveillance, emergency response, psychosocial support, safe and dignified burials, volunteer mobilization, and cross-border screening.

The meeting underscored the critical importance of coordinated multi-sectoral efforts in strengthening preparedness, protecting communities, and stopping the spread of Ebola at the community level.
#CommunityEngagement
@ifrc @IFRCAfrica @MinofHealthUG @KabaroleLG

[Twesige Kirungi Racheal @KirungiTwesige]

Happy New Week! 🌿
Eat healthy, exercise regularly, and stay strong.
Take care of your body and mind — you deserve it. 💪✨

@JoelKitutu