Kiara Rai
By early November 2022, the Ebola virus disease (EVD), which was first reported in Uganda on September 22, 2022, had spread to seven districts, with a total of 131 confirmed cases and 48 fatalities. Due to Uganda's present demographic makeup, which includes about 1.4 million refugees and asylum seekers, public health emergency response calls for a particular and tailored strategy. In fact, Uganda may serve as an illustration of the significant negative effects on global health caused by forced migration as a result of improved global connectedness. Inclusive policies are even more crucial during public health emergencies given the susceptibility of refugees and migrants due to poor living, housing, and working situations. Lessons on inclusivity from COVID-19 in a variety of contexts, including as universal access to care and vaccination It would be essential to safeguard the wellbeing of immigrants, refugees, and host communities regardless of nationality, place of residence, or legal status.
KeywordsEbola; Uganda; Migrants
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