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UK announces Shs4.8b towards Uganda’s Mpox response

UK announces Shs4.8b towards Uganda’s Mpox response

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-10-10 13:34:31

The United Kingdom (UK) has announced a significant contribution of up to £1 million (approximately UGX 4.8 billion) to support Uganda’s response to the ongoing Mpox outbreak.

According to the British High Commission in Kampala, this funding will be channelled through Baylor College of Medicine and the Infectious Disease Institute to enhance coordination, surveillance, risk communication, and community engagement.

Mr Philip Smith, Acting British High Commissioner to Uganda, emphasized the importance of collaboration: “It is critical that we work with the Government of Uganda to…

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