Uganda and Rwanda will conduct a joint health preparedness simulation exercise at the Gatuna-Katuna One Stop Border Post from November 10 to 12, 2026, to strengthen coordination and readiness for public health emergencies.
The exercise will bring together the two countries’ health ministries and partner institutions to test cross-border information sharing, coordination and referral arrangements.
According to Uganda’s Ministry of Health, members of the public may witness organised drills involving health workers and other border agencies during the three-day exercise.
Authorities have emphasised that the activities are simulated and should not be mistaken for an actual health emergency.
The exercise is intended to strengthen public health protection while supporting safe travel and trade between the neighbouring countries.
Travellers and communities near the border have been encouraged to cooperate with participating teams and follow guidance from officials.
The announcement was issued by Uganda’s Director General of Health Services, Professor Charles Olaro, who acknowledged the support of health workers, development partners, security agencies and other stakeholders in strengthening the country’s health security.
