What is Ebola?
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a severe viral illness that spreads through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, and, in severe cases, bleeding. Early detection, community awareness, and rapid referral are critical to preventing further spread.
In May 2026, the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which there is no approved vaccine
Why Preparedness Matters Now
Current Outbreak Snapshot (June 2026)
Uganda
19 confirmed cases
2 deaths
Cases linked to cross-border transmission from DRC
Why Omni Med Uganda
For more than two decades, Omni Med Uganda has worked alongside local communities through:
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Village Health Team training
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Mental health programs
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Protected water sources
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School health education
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Research initiatives
Because we already work in these communities, we can respond quickly using trusted local networks.
Why Your Donation Matters
Support Our Work in Two Ways
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2. Donate Online
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All donations are tax-deductible and go directly to community health programs, VHT support, and safe water initiatives in Mukono District.
Help Us Protect Mukono District
$25 – Community Education Materials
Helps print Ebola awareness posters, flyers, and educational materials that VHTs distribute throughout villages, schools, churches, and community gathering places.
Funds approximately:
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100+ flyers
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Community posters
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Educational handouts
$100 – Support Household Outreach
Provides a VHT with a durable outreach backpack and supplies needed to travel from household to household while carrying educational materials and sanitation equipment.
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Outreach backpack
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Educational materials
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Sanitation supplies
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Household visit activities
$500 – Train and Equip a VHT Team
Helps train and equip multiple Village Health Team members with educational resources, outreach materials, and sanitation supplies.
Supports:
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VHT refresher training
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Educational kits
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Outreach supplies
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Community mobilization
$50 – Equip a Village Health Team Member
Provides essential sanitation and infection prevention supplies for a VHT conducting household outreach.
May include:
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Hand sanitizer
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Gloves
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Soap
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Educational materials
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Basic protective supplies
$250 – Community Awareness Campaign
Supports transportation, educational materials, and supplies for village-level Ebola preparedness outreach activities.
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Transportation to outreach sites
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Poster and flyer distribution
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Community meetings
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Health education sessions
$1000 – Protect Multiple Communities
Supports large-scale Ebola preparedness efforts across several villages through training, transportation, educational campaigns, and community outreach.
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Multi-village awareness campaigns
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Transportation for outreach teams
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Educational material production
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VHT support and supervision
Donate Today
At Omni Med, 100% of donations go directly to our Uganda programming. Supporting Village Health Teams (VHTs) and community support across Mukono District.
No funds are used for overhead in the U.S. Every contribution goes straight to the work on the ground.
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