Social Distancing method put in Place in Boarder markets, meetings and training in Arua and Amuru district

EBOLA PREPAREDNESS PROJECT transforms a crowded market into a standard Social Distancing model market.

Implementing social distance as presidential directive at all market places in Uganda.

AMREF Uganda with Arua District Local Government is implementing Social Distancing in a high risk market in Arua district. This market brings business people and buyers from Congo, South Sudan and Uganda.  The market serves over 12000 people in a week with food items in Arua District

The policy is one entry and one exit. No staying in market after purchasing items. Washing hand at entry. Taking body temperature before entry and using face mask.

A village Health team trained by Amref taking the body temperature of a woman in the market place

Below is a clear out look of a market that is practicing social distancing the approach was supported by Amref Health Africa in Uganda and UNICEF in Uganda.

Amref Health Africa

Amref Health Africa teams up with African communities to create lasting health change.