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Uganda

May 27, 2026

DR Congo, Ugandan, South Sudanese residents banned from entering Canada, visa suspended

The 90-day measure would take effect on Wednesday (today), the government said in a statement on Tuesday by immigration minister Lena Metlege Diab.

Person in hazmat checking temp in DRC
May 27, 2026

Ebola Outbreak: ICAO urges airlines to stick to safety measures

The International Civil Aviation Organisation has urged governments and airlines to closely follow guidelines put in place after the COVID-19 pandemic.

International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)
May 25, 2026

WHO steps up Ebola response in DRC, Uganda with $3.9 million emergency fund

He urged neighbouring countries to strengthen surveillance at points of entry.

WHO
May 22, 2026

Uganda suspends public transport to DR Congo amid Ebola outbreak

The announcement was made during a meeting of the National Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease convened by Vice-President Jessica Alupo on Thursday.

President Yoweri Museveni
May 22, 2026

UN agencies step up Ebola response in eastern DR Congo

UN agencies have moved swiftly to contain the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC, delivering emergency medical supplies, protective equipment and logistics support.

Ebola patients in DRC
May 21, 2026
Super Eagles Team B
May 21, 2026

Nigeria activates Ebola preventive measures as virus kills over 100 in DRC

The Nigerian government has assured Nigerians of activating precautionary measures against the Ebola virus disease.

Temperature of people checked at Lagos airport
May 20, 2026

WHO releases additional $3.5 million to tackle Ebola in DRC, Uganda

He highlighted the challenges posed by the significant population movements in the DR Congo.

Ebola Patients
May 19, 2026

Ebola Outbreak: U.S. mobilises $13 million fund for Africa 

The American government was similarly coordinating donations from other international partners including the European Union and UK.

May 19, 2026

U.S. bans foreigners with travel history to DRC, Uganda amid Ebola outbreak

The travel restrictions, effective immediately, apply to all non-U.S. passport holders who have been to the aforementioned countries within the last 21 days.

Donald Trump