President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni this afternoon hosted a delegation from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) at State House Entebbe. The delegation was led by the Director General of Africa CDC, Dr. Jean Kaseya, who briefed the President on the current Ebola situation across the region and the ongoing measures aimed at safeguarding Uganda from potential outbreaks.
During the meeting, the Africa CDC delegation proposed the establishment of a Continental Incident Management Support Team for Ebola in Kampala. The initiative is intended to enhance regional coordination, surveillance, and monitoring efforts in the fight against the disease. Uganda welcomed the proposal and pledged its support towards strengthening collaborative efforts to prevent and respond to Ebola outbreaks across the continent.
President Museveni emphasized the importance of vigilance, preparedness, and effective public health systems in managing infectious diseases. He noted that with proper attention, timely intervention, and coordinated response mechanisms, Ebola remains a manageable disease.
The engagement highlights Uganda’s continued commitment to working closely with regional and international health partners to strengthen disease prevention, enhance emergency response capabilities, and protect the health and wellbeing of its citizens and neighboring communities.