<div>
    <div>
        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The Ebola outbreak in Uganda has had a significant impact on the affected regions:</p><ul><li>Confirmed 36 cases, including 18 confirmed and 18 probable cases.</li><li>23 confirmed deaths, with a CFR of 64%.</li><li>Three districts affected: Mubende (32 cases), Kyegegwa (3 cases), Kassanda (1 case).</li><li>399 contacts listed, with a 26% follow-up rate in the past 24 hours.</li></ul>
    </div>
    <div>
        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To protect yourself during an Ebola outbreak, follow these steps:</p><ul><li>Avoid direct contact with bodily fluids of infected individuals.</li><li>Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.</li><li>Seek medical help immediately if you suspect you have been infected.</li><li>Avoid touching surfaces that may have come into contact with the virus.</li></ul> <p>Do not:</p><ul><li>Touch or handle items that have been contaminated with the blood or body fluids of an infected person.</li><li>Engage in funerals or burial rituals that involve touching the body of someone who has died from the disease.</li></ul>
    </div>
    <div>
        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
        <p>
            Below is a rough emergency preparation guide. Using Planbowl, you can <a href="https://www.planbowl.com">customize
            an emergency
            guide</a> based on your location,
            family composition, and housing type to ensure your and your family's safety during disasters or emergencies.
            Click <a href="https://www.planbowl.com/sample-guide">"Emergency Preparation Guide Example"</a> to see the services you can
            receive.
        </p>
        <p>Prepare an emergency kit to ensure safety during an outbreak:</p><ul><li>Disposable gloves</li><li>Face masks</li><li>Hand sanitizers</li><li>Disinfectant wipes</li><li>Non-perishable food and water</li><li>Medical supplies including fever reducers and rehydration solutions</li><li>Important documents like IDs and medical records</li></ul>
    </div>
</div>


Uganda confirms an outbreak of the Ebola Sudan strain in Mubende district, affecting multiple regions. Health authorities are actively responding to the situation.

Urgent Ebola Outbreak Reported in Uganda

https://res-back.pumpsoul.com/disaster_alert/8d734f93-76de-4ef9-bb16-946cf10c80f8.json

On September 20, 2022, the Uganda health authorities confirmed an outbreak of the Ebola Sudan strain in Mubende district. A 24-year-old male tested positive, triggering a fast response from the National Rapid Response team. Initial investigations connected the virus to six suspicious deaths earlier in the month. Currently, the outbreak has spread to three districts—Mubende, Kyegegwa, and Kassanda. As of late September, the outbreak has resulted in 36 cases, including 23 deaths, and 399 individuals listed as contacts.

Urgent Ebola Outbreak Reported in Uganda

Disaster Overview

Read More

Learn Rescue Tips
More

Get Disaster Alerts
More

Urgent Ebola Outbreak Reported in Uganda

Disaster Overview

Read More

Learn Rescue TipsMore

Get Disaster AlertsMore

Learn Rescue Tips
More

Get Disaster Alerts
More