Buganda launches Epidemic Committee to support Ebola prevention efforts National Jun 30
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Buganda Kingdom officials during the launch of Epidemic Committee on Tuesday. Photo | Shabibah Nakirigya
The Buganda Kingdom has launched an Epidemic Response Committee to strengthen community preparedness and support government efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola and other infectious disease outbreaks.
The committee, chaired by the Kingdom’s Information Minister, Israel Kitooke, was unveiled by the Second Deputy Katikkiro, Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa, during a meeting with Ministry of Health officials at Bulange, Mengo.
Mr Nsibirwa said the Kingdom has a proven record of partnering with government to tackle public health emergencies, citing its role in the fight against HIV/AIDS and Covid-19.
“Buganda has always been at the forefront of addressing public health challenges. During the HIV/AIDS campaign, infection rates reduced significantly through sustained community mobilisation, and during Covid-19 we worked closely with the government to contain the pandemic,” Mr. Nsibirwa said.
He added that the Kingdom, together with stakeholders, had developed a disaster management handbook to guide communities on responding to emergencies without causing panic.
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