The Ebola outbreak in east Africa is threatening livelihoods in Uganda’s growing tourism sector, just as the high season kicks off. While on my own vacation, I talked to tour guides and hoteliers about their economic fears for the upcoming months thehill.com/policy/internati…

Ebola’s threat in Uganda extends far beyond public health

QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK, Uganda — Located about 200 miles from the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Congo, the fears of infection here are low.  Yet the anxiety over the consequenc…

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“The biggest issue is always fear and perception ’cause when people hear about Ebola, they immediately avoid traveling to nearby places or even entire regions,” said Haulat Birungi, 27, a tour guide on the Kazinga Channel in western Uganda
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“Before even getting worried about catching Ebola, people are worried about the economic living, how are you going to survive,” said Ronald Abigaba, 24, the manager of the Enshama Game Lodge and Campsite.  The charming lodge also has a local elephant that stops by!
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Roland Tayebwa always knew life as a tour guide was unpredictable, but he was passionate about Uganda’s wildlife & nature, & meeting people from different countries. He’s had three tours canceled already. “I love showcasing Uganda and being out in the wild,” he said.

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Behind the scenes writing up interviews with @JulianPecquet after a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park and cruise to see the hippos and crocodiles on the Kazinga channel
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