What are your thoughts on the recent Ebola news?
Hi guys, I am a 30 year old guy based in Australia, heading to Mbarara to undertake some fieldwork in social work, as part of my Masters program. I will be there for 3 months from later this month.
Obviously, the news of the outbreak is all over Western media, here in Australia, it has already made it across the main news platforms. I have spoken with my field supervisor, which tells me life is pretty much as normal and there has been many outbreaks in the past which has been contained.
Coming from a country where I have not experienced this, I am not really sure what to make of this. So I am curious, does the Ebola news worry you? How have Ugandans dealt with it in the past? What will you do anything to protect yourself further from this point? Or is it all life as usual?
Thanks, and really appreciate you locals and your thoughts.
EDIT: Also just wanted to offer my apologies if my post upset anyone - to be clear, I am aware that the 2 cases treated in Kampala came from the Congo. I am simply weighing up my risks.
EDIT 2: thanks everyone for their post and contribution. You guys are all very helpful. I will follow the situation and when time comes to make the final decision, I will follow my heart.