A new law was passed yesterday stating that if a new Ebola virus occurs, the international community must respond accordingly within 48 hours. The DRC and its neighbours awaits.
Uganda urges its citizens to not travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, following the latest Ebola outbreak. If anyone travelled to the DRC for Martyrs Day, please inform the authorities as soon as possible to protect those around you. Thank you
#HappeningNow: DHOs sensitization meeting on Measles-Rubella( MR) Campaign. @JaneRuth_Aceng urges DHOs to support and commit to the campaign that will improve the health of children- the future of Uganda.
Interesting statistics from Action Aid: Women are 3 times more likely to be HIV positive. Male to female transmission of HIV is 4 times more likely than female to male. Women are much more likely to face stigma in being HIV positive. This needs to change. #GCPOutBreak2019
Whilst resolutions today were overwhelming positive and Uganda applauds the present delegates, the region urges others to think more holistically about outbreak control
#preventandprepare#GCPoutbreak2019#Uganda#HIV
These health statistics form the basis for almost every decision made in health care today − understanding what people get sick from, and what eventually kills them, is at the core of mapping disease trends and epidemics, deciding how to programme health services.
Over 1,000 people turn up for the Free Yellow Fever Vaccination exercise during the ongoing National Budget Week under theme "#KnowYourBudget" at Kololo Independence Grounds.
The exercise will end on Friday 6 June 2019.
Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay annually celebrated worldwide 2 raise global awareness & inspire action 2 protect the planet, our common heritage. This year’s theme #AIRPOLLUTION is a call 2 action 2 combat one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time #BeatAirPollution
#MartyrsDay is attended by people from different regions and countries. Due to the high numbers, precautions must be taken to ensure that there’s no risk of infection especially with #Ebola. @MinofHealthUG and WHO team visited the @MARTYRSBASILICA to assess readiness #Uganda
The government of Uganda and partners have so far invested over 18 million dollars in Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness and readiness.https://t.co/W5T8x4xPSk
Air pollution affects us all - but women, children, the elderly & low-income groups are most vulnerable. Help #BeatAirPollution ahead of #WorldEnvironmentDay: https://t.co/JKtC03wV58 via @UNEnvironment
WHAT: Free Yellow Fever Vaccination
WHERE: Kololo Independence Grounds
WHEN: June 4-6
All individuals should present their National IDs inorder to benefit from the Free Yellow Fever Vaccination exercise.
See you there 😀