Strategies Utilized During Sudan Virus Disease Outbreak Response in Kampala City, Uganda, 2022 − 2023
Abstract Background On October 8, 2022, Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, recorded its first Sudan virus disease (SVD) case. We described strategies utilized by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) during SVD outbreak response in Kampala City from October 2022 − January 2023. Methods We reviewed...
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| author | Mackline Ninsiima Richard Migisha Alex Ndyabakira Elizabeth Katana Dorothy Aanyu Zainah Kabami Jane Frances Zalwango Hellen Nelly Naiga Thomas Kiggundu Brian Agaba Robert Zavuga Saudah Namubiru Kizito Marie Goretti Zalwango Patrick King Mercy Wendy Wanyana Brenda Nakafeero Simbwa Peter Chris Kawungezi Rebecca Akunzirwe Petranilla Nakamya Hildah Tendo Nansikombi Patience Mwine Irene Angiro Tracy Maureen Rutogire Douglas Akii Bua Doreen Okong Richard Walyomo Isaiah Chebrot Christopher Oundo Dennis Buluma Emmanuel Ochien Solome Okware Miriam Nanyunja Benon Kwesiga Daniel Kadobera Lillian Bulage Sarah Zalwango Daniel Okello Ayen Alex Riolexus Ario |
| author_facet | Mackline Ninsiima Richard Migisha Alex Ndyabakira Elizabeth Katana Dorothy Aanyu Zainah Kabami Jane Frances Zalwango Hellen Nelly Naiga Thomas Kiggundu Brian Agaba Robert Zavuga Saudah Namubiru Kizito Marie Goretti Zalwango Patrick King Mercy Wendy Wanyana Brenda Nakafeero Simbwa Peter Chris Kawungezi Rebecca Akunzirwe Petranilla Nakamya Hildah Tendo Nansikombi Patience Mwine Irene Angiro Tracy Maureen Rutogire Douglas Akii Bua Doreen Okong Richard Walyomo Isaiah Chebrot Christopher Oundo Dennis Buluma Emmanuel Ochien Solome Okware Miriam Nanyunja Benon Kwesiga Daniel Kadobera Lillian Bulage Sarah Zalwango Daniel Okello Ayen Alex Riolexus Ario |
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| description | Abstract Background On October 8, 2022, Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, recorded its first Sudan virus disease (SVD) case. We described strategies utilized by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) during SVD outbreak response in Kampala City from October 2022 − January 2023. Methods We reviewed daily situation reports submitted by KCCA incident management team to document strategies implemented throughout the SVD response. During SVD After Action Review (AAR), we convened consensus meetings with the Directorate of Public Health and Environment, incident management team, rapid response teams, and representatives from implementing partners. The AAR served as a structured platform for reflection and consensus-building through semi-structured group discussions among stakeholders. Findings were thematically synthesized to identify effective strategies and operational challenges encountered during SVD response in Kampala City. Results KCCA established an incident management system to coordinate the SVD response. Daily coordination meetings were held with rapid response teams and implementing partners to address emerging challenges. A centralized call and dispatch center served as the coordination hub for rapid response teams, facilitating timely verification of alerts and response to suspected SVD cases. Case investigation teams established epidemiological linkages among confirmed SVD cases and identified contacts for daily follow up. Designated ambulances were utilized to transport high-risk patients to isolation units, while confirmed cases were referred to Entebbe Ebola Treatment Unit. Infection prevention and control teams provided essential decontamination services and distributed IEC materials to affected health facilities and communities. KCCA also leveraged innovative strategies such as drones to disseminate public health messages, distributed placards with SVD symptoms and preventive measures, and actively engaged business communities, media outlets, and local leaders to enhance public awareness and risk communication. Conclusion KCCA’s response to the 2022 Sudan virus disease outbreak demonstrated effectiveness of leveraging existing coordination structures, adapting surveillance tools, and engaging communities in a complex city setting. The integration of emergency preparedness efforts and contextualized approaches such as mobile phone tracking, closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage, school-based interventions, and drone utilization contributed to timely containment. These strategies demonstrate valuable best practices for strengthening emergency preparedness and response capacities in high-risk urban settings. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c0bc50f04d67496d8b5fc89c92511b8b2025-08-20T03:45:24ZengSpringerJournal of Epidemiology and Global Health2210-60142025-07-0115111310.1007/s44197-025-00438-2Strategies Utilized During Sudan Virus Disease Outbreak Response in Kampala City, Uganda, 2022 − 2023Mackline Ninsiima0Richard Migisha1Alex Ndyabakira2Elizabeth Katana3Dorothy Aanyu4Zainah Kabami5Jane Frances Zalwango6Hellen Nelly Naiga7Thomas Kiggundu8Brian Agaba9Robert Zavuga10Saudah Namubiru Kizito11Marie Goretti Zalwango12Patrick King13Mercy Wendy Wanyana14Brenda Nakafeero Simbwa15Peter Chris Kawungezi16Rebecca Akunzirwe17Petranilla Nakamya18Hildah Tendo Nansikombi19Patience Mwine20Irene Angiro21Tracy Maureen Rutogire22Douglas Akii Bua23Doreen Okong24Richard Walyomo25Isaiah Chebrot26Christopher Oundo27Dennis Buluma28Emmanuel Ochien29Solome Okware30Miriam Nanyunja31Benon Kwesiga32Daniel Kadobera33Lillian Bulage34Sarah Zalwango35Daniel Okello Ayen36Alex Riolexus Ario37Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthKampala Capital City AuthorityUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthKampala Capital City AuthorityKampala Capital City AuthorityKampala Capital City AuthorityKampala Capital City AuthorityKampala Capital City AuthorityKampala Capital City AuthorityKampala Capital City AuthorityKampala Capital City AuthorityWorld Health Organization, Country OfficeWorld Health Organization, Country OfficeWorld Health Organization, Health Emergency ProgrammeUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthKampala Capital City AuthorityKampala Capital City AuthorityUganda Public Health Fellowship Program, Uganda National Institute of Public HealthAbstract Background On October 8, 2022, Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, recorded its first Sudan virus disease (SVD) case. We described strategies utilized by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) during SVD outbreak response in Kampala City from October 2022 − January 2023. Methods We reviewed daily situation reports submitted by KCCA incident management team to document strategies implemented throughout the SVD response. During SVD After Action Review (AAR), we convened consensus meetings with the Directorate of Public Health and Environment, incident management team, rapid response teams, and representatives from implementing partners. The AAR served as a structured platform for reflection and consensus-building through semi-structured group discussions among stakeholders. Findings were thematically synthesized to identify effective strategies and operational challenges encountered during SVD response in Kampala City. Results KCCA established an incident management system to coordinate the SVD response. Daily coordination meetings were held with rapid response teams and implementing partners to address emerging challenges. A centralized call and dispatch center served as the coordination hub for rapid response teams, facilitating timely verification of alerts and response to suspected SVD cases. Case investigation teams established epidemiological linkages among confirmed SVD cases and identified contacts for daily follow up. Designated ambulances were utilized to transport high-risk patients to isolation units, while confirmed cases were referred to Entebbe Ebola Treatment Unit. Infection prevention and control teams provided essential decontamination services and distributed IEC materials to affected health facilities and communities. KCCA also leveraged innovative strategies such as drones to disseminate public health messages, distributed placards with SVD symptoms and preventive measures, and actively engaged business communities, media outlets, and local leaders to enhance public awareness and risk communication. Conclusion KCCA’s response to the 2022 Sudan virus disease outbreak demonstrated effectiveness of leveraging existing coordination structures, adapting surveillance tools, and engaging communities in a complex city setting. The integration of emergency preparedness efforts and contextualized approaches such as mobile phone tracking, closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage, school-based interventions, and drone utilization contributed to timely containment. These strategies demonstrate valuable best practices for strengthening emergency preparedness and response capacities in high-risk urban settings.https://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-025-00438-2Sudan virus diseaseSVD responseCitiesKampalaUgandaOutbreak |
| spellingShingle | Mackline Ninsiima Richard Migisha Alex Ndyabakira Elizabeth Katana Dorothy Aanyu Zainah Kabami Jane Frances Zalwango Hellen Nelly Naiga Thomas Kiggundu Brian Agaba Robert Zavuga Saudah Namubiru Kizito Marie Goretti Zalwango Patrick King Mercy Wendy Wanyana Brenda Nakafeero Simbwa Peter Chris Kawungezi Rebecca Akunzirwe Petranilla Nakamya Hildah Tendo Nansikombi Patience Mwine Irene Angiro Tracy Maureen Rutogire Douglas Akii Bua Doreen Okong Richard Walyomo Isaiah Chebrot Christopher Oundo Dennis Buluma Emmanuel Ochien Solome Okware Miriam Nanyunja Benon Kwesiga Daniel Kadobera Lillian Bulage Sarah Zalwango Daniel Okello Ayen Alex Riolexus Ario Strategies Utilized During Sudan Virus Disease Outbreak Response in Kampala City, Uganda, 2022 − 2023 Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health Sudan virus disease SVD response Cities Kampala Uganda Outbreak |
| title | Strategies Utilized During Sudan Virus Disease Outbreak Response in Kampala City, Uganda, 2022 − 2023 |
| title_full | Strategies Utilized During Sudan Virus Disease Outbreak Response in Kampala City, Uganda, 2022 − 2023 |
| title_fullStr | Strategies Utilized During Sudan Virus Disease Outbreak Response in Kampala City, Uganda, 2022 − 2023 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Strategies Utilized During Sudan Virus Disease Outbreak Response in Kampala City, Uganda, 2022 − 2023 |
| title_short | Strategies Utilized During Sudan Virus Disease Outbreak Response in Kampala City, Uganda, 2022 − 2023 |
| title_sort | strategies utilized during sudan virus disease outbreak response in kampala city uganda 2022 2023 |
| topic | Sudan virus disease SVD response Cities Kampala Uganda Outbreak |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-025-00438-2 |
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