Ebola in Uganda: Five things we’ve learned
On 11 June, the first case of Ebola in Uganda was confirmed—and soon after, a total of three were...
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Author: Corrie Butler
“Our homes are shaken” – two weeks on from Cyclone Kenneth
“Our homes are shaken” – two weeks on from Cyclone Kenneth Written and photos by: Matthew Carter...
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In pictures: Integrating music, dance and drama to tackle health issues in Rwanda
Stories and photos collected by Aija Kuparinen | Written by Corrie Butler You can’t help but...
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Early detection, early action: preventing DRC’s Ebola outbreak from spreading into nearby Uganda
Communities living along the porous borders of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remain at high risk of the spread of Ebola. Thousands cross each day to sell and buy goods, tend to their farm and visit family and friends. With the epicenter of DRC’s largest Ebola outbreak only 100 kilometers away from the Ugandan border, it is crucial to contain and stop the virus from spreading.
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The five biggest emergencies in Africa we’ve responded to in 2018
In 2018, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent responded to 34 emergencies in...
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