Perceived drivers of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Mubende and Kassanda districts, Uganda: a qualitative study
This study underscores the complex interplay of factors shaping the dynamics of EVD. Understanding Ebola requires not only scientific knowledge but also an appreciation of sociocultural contexts and systemic vulnerabilities within health systems. We therefore recommend comprehensive approaches which integrate scientific expertise with community participation, strengthen health systems and foster collaboration across sectors to mitigate the impact of future outbreaks to address these challenges effectively. Additionally, raising awareness, sensitising the public and safeguarding natural habitats are crucial steps to mitigate the risk of future disease outbreaks.
Authors
- Jörn Klein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1803-4167)
- Lydia Nabawanuka Namakula (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3900-7504)
- Siobhan M. Mor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0121-2016)
- Lawrence Mugisha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4932-3356)
- Joseph Morison Kungu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2225-463X)
- Clovice Kankya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6982-912X)
- Luke Nyakarahuka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2944-9157)
- Javier Sánchez Romano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8305-7947)
- Lesley Rose Ninsiima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3771-0527)
Institutions
- University of Liverpool (GB)
- University of South-Eastern Norway (NO)
- Artistic Realization Technologies (US)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Public Health
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2024-001267
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.17
Funders
- Direktoratet for Utviklingssamarbeid