Today we can share some news with you that we are very happy about: Uganda has now been Ebola-free for more than four weeks!
What has happened over the past few weeks
After cases of Ebola appeared in the country, the situation was followed very closely for weeks. Even though our own school life and our community were fortunately not directly affected by any cases, news about Ebola is of course something nobody here takes lightly.
We are all the more grateful that the situation has calmed down and that there have now been no new cases for over four weeks. For us, that means one thing above all: relief and gratitude.
Why health matters so much to our work
Anyone who has been following our everyday life in Uganda for some time knows that health and medical care play an important role in our work. Especially where families live with very limited financial means, an illness can quickly have far-reaching consequences. At the same time, the past few years have shown again and again how important education and awareness, a rapid response and functioning medical structures are.
That is why we are very grateful to all those who have worked over the past weeks and months to bring the situation under control – from medical staff and the authorities to the many people who raised awareness and put the necessary precautions in place.
And we are especially grateful for protection – for our children, their families, our staff and our whole community.
Looking forward to the next term
Right now, while our campus is much quieter during the holidays, preparations for the next school term are already under way. In mid-September the children will return and our campus will once again fill with voices, laughter, lessons, games and all the wonderful hustle and bustle that has become part of our everyday life.
Being able to look ahead to this new term without the worry of Ebola spreading further is a great gift to us. We hope and pray that Uganda will remain Ebola-free and that people throughout the country stay healthy and safe.