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Faith Leaders Called On During Uganda Ebola Outbreak
Faith Leaders Called On During Uganda Ebola Outbreak

As Uganda faces a deadly Ebola outbreak, many faith leaders in the country are being asked to do a surprising thing — nothing. So far, there have been 95 confirmed cases, with the Ministry of Health announcing this week the spread of the virus to Kampala, which has recorded 14 cases in the past week.

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Africa, Health, NewsJoseph HammondAfrica, Uganda, Ebola, Disease prevention, Public health crisis, World Health Organization, Virus, Faith in Africa, Worship restrictions, Joseph Hammond, Zenger, ZengerNews, primary feature, Primary Feature, Secondary FeatureComment
How will the global upheaval from COVID-19 affect religion?
How will the global upheaval from COVID-19 affect religion?

(OPINION) The roles that religion and religious leaders play during crises have consequences for how people regard religion long after the crisis ends. We should consider the past to understand the implications the coronavirus pandemic will have.

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Opinion, Africa, Asia, Europe, North AmericaRichard OstlingAlec Ryrie, bubonic plague, Black Death, plague, Richard Ostling, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Pandemic, Good Friday, Ramadan, Christianity, Muslim, Islam, World Health OrganizationComment