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The United Nations in Uganda has today launched a joint emergency appeal to raise funds for the comprehensive three-month (March-May 2025) USD 11.2 million response plan in support of the national response efforts against the Ebola virus disease which was detected in the country in January 2025.
“This emergency appeal in support of Uganda’s response to the Ebola, presents joint actions planned by the UN Country Team in Uganda and eight humanitarian international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). The appeal is for USD 11.2 million, of which, USD 4.6 million has been mobilized by UN agencies and international non government organizations (INGOs) repurposing their available resources. I am hopeful that we will be able to close the gap, with support from partners,” said Mr. Leonard Zulu, the UN Resident Coordinator in Uganda.
Interventions will focus on seven very high-risk districts with potential expansion to other districts based on the needs and resources in alignment with the national response plan. “The goal is to rapidly contain the outbreak and address its impact on public health as well as associated social-economic life of affected people, in full solidarity with the Government and people of Uganda,” said WHO Representative Dr Kasonde Mwinga.
As of 3 March 2025, there have been ten (10) confirmed cases, including two (2) deaths. Out of the ten confirmed cases, five (50%) are health workers and four (40%) are family members of the index case. A total of 299 contacts have so far been listed. Contacts of the last case are being investigated.
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