The Role of Community Beliefs and Practices on the Spread of Ebola in Uganda, September 2022

Diversity in community beliefs and culture likely contributed to spreading the 2022 Ugandan SVD outbreak. Public health systems, traditional healers, and religious leaders can help Uganda control ebolavirus outbreaks by identifying socially acceptable and scientifically supported infection control methods.

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Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
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2024-10-09
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-024-00302-9
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Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
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Abstract

Diversity in community beliefs and culture likely contributed to spreading the 2022 Ugandan SVD outbreak. Public health systems, traditional healers, and religious leaders can help Uganda control ebolavirus outbreaks by identifying socially acceptable and scientifically supported infection control methods.

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Ministry of Health (UG), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (UG), World Health Organization - Uganda (UG)
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