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Govt targets 25,000 people in new Ebola vaccination drive

The Ministry of Health has launched a comprehensive Ebola preventive vaccination campaign to safeguard vulnerable populations against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) after securing vaccines for 25,000 people.

Mr Emmanuel Ainebyoona, the Ministry’s spokesperson said on Thursday the vaccination is taking place in Adjumani, Arua City, Bundibugyo, Fort-Portal, Kagadi, Kanungu, Kasese, Kisoro, Kyegegwa, Luweero, Mubende, Ntoroko, Obongi, and Yumbe districts.

This initiative, according to the official statement from the Ministry’s Director of Curative Services, Dr Charles Olaro, comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat the Ebola threat in the region and protect the health and safety of Ugandans.

“Regional and National Context Ebola Virus Disease remains a significant public health concern in our region, particularly in areas within the Congo Basin where outbreaks are more likely to occur,” Dr Olaro said.

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