Lessons From Lacor Hospital's Ebola Response

MAY 27, 2026

LESSONS FROM LACOR HOSPITAL’S EBOLA RESPONSE

Recent confirmed Ebola cases in Uganda have prompted increased preparedness efforts across the country, including at Lacor Hospital in northern Uganda.

At this time, the primary outbreak remains centered in eastern DRC, while several confirmed cases in Kampala have been linked to travel from the DRC and close contacts. Ugandan health authorities, together with the World Health Organization and regional partners, have activated prevention and surveillance measures to help contain the spread of the virus.

Although no cases have been reported in northern Uganda, Lacor Hospital is maintaining a high level of vigilance and preparedness.

Healthcare workers are participating in refresher trainings focused on surveillance, identification of suspected cases, isolation procedures, and infection prevention protocols. Stocks of personal protective equipment are being reviewed, and preparedness systems are being tested and retested to ensure rapid response if needed.

For Lacor, preparedness comes from experience.

In 2000, Lacor Hospital played a critical role during Uganda’s devastating Ebola outbreak. The lessons learned during that outbreak helped build the expertise, systems, and protocols that remain in place today.

Dr. Emmanuel Ochola, epidemiologist and scientific director at Lacor Hospital, recently emphasized:

“In fighting epidemics, prevention is the first and most important shield. Experience has taught us that being prepared early means earning people’s trust and saving lives.”

Public health preparedness begins long before an outbreak reaches a community. Effective responses depend on years of investment in healthcare systems, training, trust, and local leadership long before emergencies arise.

At Social Promise, we are grateful to partner with institutions like Lacor Hospital that continue to care for their communities with professionalism, preparedness, and compassion, even in uncertain times.