Kampala-Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) management is investigating circumstances under which 13 of its volunteers were arrested in Mubende.
Police say, the 13 are part of the 24 people that were found drinking alcohol at Homeland Bar and Guest house in Katogo village, West division in Mubende on Saturday night contrary to the Ministry of Health guidelines announced to contain the spread of Ebola in the country.
However, in response, Irene Nakasiita the URCS spokesperson said the volunteers were picked from the Guest house which is their residence hosting the safe and dignified burial team.
She said the agency is part of the Ebola task force and one of the custodians of the Ebola prevention guidelines.
“More so, the volunteers have a code of conduct that guides their work and is in tandem with the Ebola prevention guidelines.” said Nakasiita
She noted that those involved will be investigated and management will use the findings to take necessary action (s).
“URCS management reiterates its commitment to adhering to the Ebola prevention guidelines in fulfilling the tasks assigned in the Ebola pandemic response.” added Nakasiita
President Museveni earlier this month ordered Kassanda and Mubende districts, the epicentre of the outbreak, to be put under lockdown, imposing a travel ban, a curfew and the closure of public places.
