What outcomes can be attributed to Jane Ruth Aceng?

Jane Ruth Aceng

Ugandan physician and politician who was Uganda's Minister of Health until June 2026 and is now Government Chief Whip.

DeliveredOutcomes at a glance

2 documented outcomes: 2 delivered.

2025 Sudan virus disease (Ebola) outbreak response

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Outbreak declared 30 January 2025 and declared over 26 April 2025 after 42 days without new cases; 14 cases (12 confirmed, 2 probable), 4 deaths, 534 contacts followed

Role: Minister of Health (Ministry led response)
Reported by: WHO Disease Outbreak News (data reported by Uganda Ministry of Health)

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Ring vaccination trial during 2025 outbreak

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TOKEMEZA SVD ring vaccination trial launched 3 February 2025, four days after the outbreak was declared (vaccine donated by IAVI; funded by CEPI, EU HERA, IDRC)

Role: Minister of Health (Ministry led response)
Reported by: WHO Disease Outbreak News

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Reports and evaluations

SecondaryEbola outbreak over but threat remains, says govtDaily Monitor (Nation Media Group) · 28 Apr 2025
PrimaryDisease Outbreak News: Sudan virus disease - Uganda (2025-DON566)World Health Organization · 26 Apr 2025

Revisions

27 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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