Ebola Reaches Ugandan Capital

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 48•31 • Aug 1, 2012

With 16 confirmed dead from the latest outbreak of Ebola in Uganda, including at least one fatality in the nation’s capital of Kampala, officials are urging citizens to help stem the spread of the highly lethal disease by not shaking hands or having casual sex. What do you think?

“Every 20 years I plan a trip to Uganda, and every 20 years, boom, Ebola.”
Marguerite Heutschly –
Magnetic Tape Winder
“If they think that’s bad, they should see every other thing happening in Uganda.”
Howard Striglos –
Vinegar Maker
“My thoughts go out to all those unable to have casual sex.”
Herb Thompson –
Systems Analyst

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