No Ebola scare in Uganda but SOPs important-MPs

Members of Parliament from the Rwenzori sub-region have moved to reassure the public, investors and tourists that Kasese District and the wider Rwenzori Region remain free of Ebola and are safe for travel, business and major upcoming events, including the Rwenzori Marathon scheduled for August.

Speaking at a joint press conference at Parliament today, the legislators, led by Hon. Benjamin Cadet Butuuro, the Bunyaruguru County MP, alongside Kasese District Woman MP Hon. Sarah Ithungu Masereka and Busongora County South MP Hon. David Mulindwa Isimbwa, dismissed reports suggesting an Ebola outbreak in the region.

Kasese District Woman MP Hon. Sarah Ithungu Masereka .

They clarified that the few cases previously recorded were imported from the Democratic Republic of Congo and were promptly contained by health authorities. Hon. Cadet speaking………

Hon. Sarah commended local leaders, community members and the Ministry of Health for their coordinated efforts in preventing the spread of the virus, noting that the swift response and heightened public awareness had helped contain the disease. Hon Sarah Speaking…….

Hon. Mulindwa urged athletes and tourists not to miss the upcoming Rwenzori Marathon, describing it as a unique opportunity to experience the breathtaking beauty of Kasese District with spectacular mountain scenery, picturesque crater lakes and rich natural attractions that offer unforgettable memories that participants will cherish for a lifetime.

Hon Mulindwa Speaking…….

This year’s Rwenzori Marathon is scheduled to take place on August 22 in Kasese District, where hundreds of local and international athletes are expected to converge for the annual event against the backdrop of the region’s iconic mountain landscapes and scenic attractions. END