The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has denied allegations that the recent declaration of an Ebola outbreak in the country was a move by her ministry to raise funds for its own plans.

While responding to media questions during the National Taskforce meeting in Mbale district on Wednesday, Aceng noted that there is evidence about the outbreak of Ebola.

Following the declaration of an Ebola outbreak by the Ministry through the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Diana Atwine, the public raised mixed reactions with some accusing the ministry of playing tricks to access funds from the Government and donor partners.

Dr. Aceng says that the public declaration is meant to alert Ugandans to be conscious about the disease and also call donor partners like the World Health Organization (WHO) and others to support the fight of any outbreak like Ebola.

Dr Aceng however calls upon the media and the community to help the ministry in reporting any suspected cases in order to limit the spread of Ebola and eventually eliminate it.

By Ben Musanje

5 February 2025

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