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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The Ebola outbreaks had devastating effects. </p><ul><li>First outbreak: 17 fatalities, 24 probable and confirmed cases</li><li>Second outbreak: 7 cases, including 4 deaths</li><li>Healthcare system severely strained</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To protect oneself during an Ebola outbreak:</p><ul><li>Avoid contact with blood and body fluids of infected individuals</li><li>Practice regular hand washing with soap</li><li>Report any symptoms to health authorities immediately</li><li>Follow guidelines from healthcare providers and local authorities</li></ul><p>Wrong behaviors to avoid: Do not handle items that may have come in contact with an infected patient's body fluids, and avoid traditional burial practices that involve touching the deceased.</p>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>In preparation for potential Ebola outbreaks, consider having the following items in an emergency kit:</p><ul><li>Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves and masks</li><li>Hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol</li><li>Disinfectants and cleaning supplies</li><li>Contact information for local health authorities and emergency services</li><li>Non-perishable food and water supplies</li></ul>
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In 2012, Uganda faced two Ebola outbreaks, resulting in numerous fatalities and straining the healthcare system.

Uganda Faces Dual Ebola Outbreaks in 2012

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In 2012, Uganda experienced two significant Ebola haemorrhagic fever outbreaks. The first outbreak in Kibaale District during July and August 2012 resulted in 17 deaths among 24 reported cases. The situation was declared under control by October 4th, 2012. However, a second outbreak emerged in November, primarily affecting the Luweero and Kampala districts. By the end of November, seven cases, including four deaths, were reported. Uganda's healthcare system was heavily strained by these successive outbreaks, but by January 16th, 2013, the Luweero district was declared Ebola-free.

Uganda Faces Dual Ebola Outbreaks in 2012

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