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CEO STATEMENT AS UGANDA DECLARED EBOLA FREE
30TH JULY 2026 On 26th July 2026 Uganda was declared Ebola Free by the World Health Organisation. 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. A cumulative total of twenty (20) cases of Ebola were recorded. Fifteen (15) of these cases were imported from DRC. Of this number, two (2) sadly died and eighteen (18) made a full recovery and were discharged. On 27th May, Uganda closed its border with DRC in order to avoid any further imported cases of Ebola. Brian Iredale (CEO, Nurture Africa)
Programme Overview
Our Approach
Our volunteer programme welcomes you to step into a space of equal partnership, collective action and solidarity, rather than charity. Respect, mutual learning and empathy guide each interaction.
You’ll volunteer alongside our team, not for them; where learning flows both ways. If you wish to immerse yourself in a Ugandan community, challenge assumptions and build authentic relationships, your journey begins here.
Programme Structure
Pre-Placement
Two full Programme days in Ireland
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Overseas Placement
A 3 week (Summer) or
2 week (October) placement at Nurture Africa in Uganda
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Post Placement
One full day for debriefing taking place 3-4 weeks post placement
Registered Charity Number: 20053406
8 Killary Grove, The Donahies, Donaghmede, Dublin 13, Ireland.