According to the statistics for 2005-2010,
the average life expectancy at birth in Uganda is 51.3 years.
Rank 0ne hundred seventy third. Japan is rank first.
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, a lieutenant general, born in 1944, is the seventh president of
Republic of Uganda (since January 29, 1986)
He brought stability in politics and economic growth to Uganda where endured
overthrowing the government by Idi Amin and domestic conflicts continued
except the northern region.
According to the announcement by the World Health Organization(WHO) ,
August 21, 2012, it is reported 15 patients ( 2 confirmed cases, 13 suspected cases)
and 10 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Ministry of Health Uganda and the Ministry of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
make managements with the World Health Organization and other organizations.
Also, neighboring countries strengthen checking in order to find patients of the disease,
Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever.
For travelers to Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo, please exercise a high degree
of caution there.
Use good personal hygiene practices like washing hands and others.
Also, don’t touch bleeding blood and bodily fluids from patient or wild animals that might
be infected. ( from information of quarantine, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)