To strengthen the regional response, Museveni proposed establishing Ebola treatment centres inside eastern DRC in partnership with the Congolese government.
“We have lost many who have never been seen like Kibalama, many of our comrades have been arrested and tortured and have spent six years in prison and many continue to be detained like Alex Waiswa, Olivia Lutaaya, Doreen Kaija and others. I want to request you to reject the diversions and divisions and there is no turning back we have to sail on and victory is in sight and we are closer to victory, don't give up,” Kyagulanyi added.
General Donovan reported that more than 1.5 million pounds of relief supplies have been delivered through 37 aircraft, with the U.S. military’s airlift and logistics capabilities playing a central role. The World Food Programme has reached over 18,000 affected people with food assistance.
ULGA is an umbrella body of district chairpersons, city mayors and municipal mayors. It was established in 1994 with Kiwanuka Musisi being the body’s first president.
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) experts under the Uganda Water and Sanitation Network (UWASNET) have called all stakeholders to properly dispose of menstrual waste to increase access to clean water and improve sanitation and hygiene practices.