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I recently revisited a #BBC interview I (with @kasujja on #NewsDay #AfricanDaily) gave during the 2022 #Ebola outbreak in #Uganda, where I discussed different facets of the virus in an accessible way. You may find it insightful, especially in light of recurring outbreaks in the region. (At the time that was the 8th outbreak over a span of years).
Since that interview, we have already seen additional outbreaks, including several in the DRC. This reinforces a key point: Ebola is not an isolated event - it is an ever-present threat. Given the right conditions, spillover can occur, leading to cyclical outbreaks that require rapid containment.
While we have successfully controlled past outbreaks, the impact has varied in terms of mortality and disruption to livelihoods. The lesson is clear: we cannot afford to shift into complacency after each containment.
Preparedness must be continuous, particularly in known hotspots where future outbreaks are most likely to emerge.
Equally critical is sustained investment between outbreaks in:
•Diagnostics
•Therapeutics
•Vaccines
•Infection Control
•Surveillance
These efforts determine how effectively we respond when the next outbreak occurs.
We also need deeper investigation into potential reservoirs of the virus. While wildlife reservoirs are strongly implicated, the possibility of cryptic transmission, including undetected human persistence, deserves continued scientific attention.
Public communication remains a cornerstone of outbreak control. This includes ongoing education of both communities and healthcare workers, especially in settings where febrile illnesses with overlapping early symptoms are common. During outbreaks, managing behavioral responses is often one of the most challenging aspects of containment.
The importance of rapid, broad-spectrum diagnostics cannot be overstated. In many endemic regions, fever is frequently attributed to malaria or other common conditions, which can delay identification of high-consequence pathogens like Ebola.
Finally, it is worth noting that several outbreak hotspots have been associated with mining and excavation zones. Population movement, ecological disruption, and environmental change in these areas may play a role in triggering spillover events and warrant further investigation.
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@AbelWalekhwa @SabiitiwWilber @Lung_Institute @MakSPH @brucekirenga @MWayengera
#Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #Epidemiology #OutbreakPreparedness #DiseaseSurveillance #HealthSecurity #OneHealth #GlobalHealthAfrica
Listen to @deejayneptune x @Joeboy new single #MuMu for the first time anywhere in the world on @TheDottyShow 💥
Listen on Apple Music via the link below 🩵
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#greatness #joeboy #worldwidewednesday #empawaafrica #africanmusic #africandaily #newmusicwednesday #applemusic #thedottyshow
It’s been 10 days since @itsnezsa released her single ‘Should Have Cared’.
Which of these playlists are you streaming #SHC on right now?
#applemusic #nezsa #tidal #amazonmusic #spotify #empawaafrica #africanmusic #africandaily #alternativegirl #alternativesound
Minz x Buju x Blaqbonez bring us ear candy and a whole message on “WO WO REMIX” 😮💨
#wowo #minz #buju #bnxn #blaqbonez #remix #empawaafrica #africanmusic #africandaily #newmusicmondays
I was interviewed by #AfricanDaily host & #BBCNewsDay presenter @kasujja on #BBCWorldService last week regarding #Ebola in general & the status of current 2022 #Uganda “Mubende” #SUDV Outbreak-discussed need for #sustained_preparedness in #communities etc https://t.co/JdKSUB3PaL
Minz will be taking over @bmi’s Instagram stories today💫
Want to know what a day in Minz’s life looks like? Head over to @bmi by 10:30 am (EST) to find out! #WOWO #Minz
#empawaafrica #africanmusic #africandaily #BMITakeover
#Minz, @MinzNSE is set to drop his new single “WO WO” in a few days 🔥💣
Click the link below to pre-save and be among the first to listen 🎧 #BackLikeHeNeverLeft
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#Lady #empawaafrica #africanmusic #africandaily
A couple that balls together, stays together #PatekFlex 🏀💵
#patek #mreazi #djtaricoyababuluku #JoeyB #empawaafrica #africanmusic #africandaily
Astonishing! #Russia For. Sec. #Lavrov's visit to #Uganda was only the 9th most important story in some Ugandan media today despite the rise in cost of living brought about by the #UkraineWar! @bbcworldservice #AfricanDaily @kasujja @MwesigyeWalter
Jogoo wall mural by kaymist4, with calligraphy from @msale_ #kenyanart #africandaily #kenyanartist #graffiti #streetartnairobj #urbanart #tembeakenya #magicalkenya #africanart #murals #bsqcrew @ Nairobi https://t.co/9pGlBv7N8o
African king by @thufu_b #bsqcrew #kenyanart #king #potraits #color #africandaily #painting #picoftheday #graffiti #streetartnairobi https://t.co/J767ar8ar4
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