Uganda Preparedness

Years :

2008

Incidents :

Preparedness

Country :

Uganda

Description of the mission

Participants :

FI

Requester :

OCHA

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Essential equipment supporting humanitarian success

Explore the critical equipment deployed during this humanitarian mission. From advanced medical supplies to innovative logistical solutions, each resource was meticulously selected to address urgent needs on the ground. These tools exemplify our commitment to delivering efficient, effective, and tailored support in the most challenging environments.

ICT Support

Other missions

Earthquakes

2008

Lake Kivu Earthquake

Following the 2008 Lake Kivu earthquake in the Democratic Republic of Congo, IHP provided crucial ICT support to the UNDAC team in Goma. With communication networks disrupted, IHP deployed satellite phones, laptops, and internet access solutions, enabling effective coordination of relief efforts. This support ensured real-time assessments, facilitated aid delivery, and helped restore critical communication, playing a key role in managing the earthquake response and assisting affected communities.

Epidemic

2022

Uganda Ebola Treatment Unit

Since September 20, Uganda has been confronting an outbreak of the Sudan ebolavirus, a highly lethal form of haemorrhagic fever. As of November 25, 2023, 55 of 141 confirmed patients had died across nine districts.

Conflict

2017

Uganda Emergency Hubs

In 2017, as conflict intensified in South Sudan, hundreds of thousands of Sudanese fled to Uganda, seeking safety and stability.