4TH JUNE 2027 Declaration of the outbreak On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern for an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The Current Situation As of today, 4th June 2026, Uganda has confirmed sixteen (16) cases of Ebola. Of this number, the first case, who was male and travelled from DRC, sadly passed away. The is one new admission today. Two further cases have been discharged after receiving treatment and a further twelve, according to the Ugandan Ministry of Health are currently receiving treatment and recovering well. On 27th May, Uganda closed its border with DRC in order to avoid any further imported cases of Ebola. This situation is understandably very concerning however Nurture Africa's development programme remains unaffected and fully operational. I wish to reassure everyone participating on our overseas volunteer programme that we are closely monitoring the situation. We remain in close contact with the Irish Embassy in Kampala and are receiving updates from International SOS. As this strain of Ebola is transmitted through bodily fluid, there are no restrictions of movement in place currently. Businesses, public transport and schools remain fully open. We have introduced screening measures and additional protocols to mitigate against excessive community contact on our healthcare programmes Irish Department of Foreign Affairs Travel Advice At present, there is no change to the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) security/medical risk rating for Uganda. The current DFA rating remains to "exercise a High Degree of Caution" and can be viewed here: https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/uganda/ Therefore, whilst this advice remains in place, our overseas volunteer placements will proceed as planned. In line with Nurture Africa’s Volunteer Agreement, the DFA recommends that any person travelling to Uganda obtains comprehensive travel insurance which will cover all overseas medical costs, including medical repatriation/evacuation. Looking Ahead We will continue to be guided at all times by DFA travel advice, risk rating and medical advice in consultation with our board of directors in Ireland. Given Uganda’s Ministry of Health experience and expertise in managing such outbreaks, it has effective contact tracing and disease management protocols in place, it remains the case that there is currently no community transmission in Uganda. We remain prepared and ready to respond to any changes. . Brian Iredale (CEO, Nurture Africa)