Uganda: Jinja Diocese Cancels Bugonza Pilgrimage Over Ebola Concerns

The Diocese of Jinja has cancelled its annual diocesan pilgrimage to Bugonza Parish, which had been scheduled for July 5, 2026, citing government directives and guidance from the… Read more »

Uganda: Ebola Fears Cut Donor Support As Nalukolongo Care Home Appeals for Help

- A community care centre in Nalukolongo that provides support to vulnerable people has raised concerns over a sharp decline in donor support following the Ebola outbreak, warning… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: West Nile Police Tighten Ebola Prevention Measures Along DR Congo Border

Security agencies in the West Nile region have intensified operations to enforce Ebola prevention measures and strengthen border surveillance following concerns over the ongoing… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Uganda, DRC Strengthen Cross-Border Coordination Ahead of Joint Ebola Response Plan

Health authorities from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), alongside development partners, have concluded a two-day cross-border meeting in Aru town aimed at… Read more »

Uganda: Binance Commits Shs487.5m to Support Frontline Ebola Response in Uganda

Global blockchain company Binance has announced $125,000(approximately shs487 million) in humanitarian funding to support the Uganda Red Cross Society's frontline response to the… Read more »

Africa: Rugby Cranes Withdraw From Africa 7s As Mauritius Shuts Out Uganda Over Ebola

Uganda's hopes of competing at the 2026 Rugby Africa Men's Sevens have suffered a major setback after the Rugby Cranes 7s were forced to withdraw from the continental showpiece in… Read more »

Uganda: 39 Congolese Nationals Repatriated As Uganda Tightens Ebola Border Surveillance

Ugandan authorities have repatriated 39 Congolese nationals who entered the country through unauthorized border points since June 1, as government steps up measures aimed at… Read more »

Uganda: Kamwenge Tightens Ebola Prevention Measures in Schools, Public Places

Public places in Kamwenge Town Council, Kamwenge District, have intensified the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other health guidelines issued by the… Read more »

Uganda: Ebola - Institutions Step Up Health Precautions As New Semester Begins

As the new academic semester begins, educational institutions across the country have stepped up health precautions, introducing enhanced safety protocols amid continued vigilance… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Clergy to Avoid Laying Hands On Worshippers Amid Ebola Threat

President Museveni has called on religious leaders across Uganda to temporarily stop laying hands on worshippers during prayers and healing sessions, warning that the practice… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Calls for Review of Harmful Cultural Practices in Ebola Fight

President Museveni has called on communities to preserve cultural traditions that promote social well-being while abandoning or modifying practices that pose a threat to public… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Uganda, DR Congo Plan Joint Medical Camps to Strengthen Ebola Response

The Governments of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are planning to establish joint medical camps on the Congolese side of the border as part of efforts to… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Urges Vigilance On Ebola

President Museveni has urged Ugandans to remain vigilant and strictly follow public health guidelines following the confirmation of 19 Ebola cases and two deaths in the country. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Goes Five Days Without New Ebola Case

Uganda has not registered any new Ebola cases in the past five days, providing an encouraging sign for health authorities working to contain the outbreak and prevent further… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Assures Public As Ebola Outbreak Remains Under Control

The Ministry of Health has reassured Ugandans and the international community that the country remains capable of containing the ongoing Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SVD) outbreak,… Read more »

Uganda: WHO Chief Praises Uganda's Ebola Response As Cases Rise to 19

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has commended Uganda's response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, describing the country's… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Ebola Outbreak Escalates As Cases Surge to 515

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is continuing to worsen, with health authorities reporting a sharp rise in infections that has raised alarm among… Read more »

Uganda: WHO Chief Arrives in Uganda for High-Level Talks On Ebola Response

World Health Organisation Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is in Uganda for high-level engagements expected to focus on the country's response to the ongoing Ebola… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Assures WHO of Uganda's Readiness to Contain Ebola

President Museveni has assured the World Health Organization (WHO) of Uganda's continued preparedness to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasizing the need for stronger… Read more »

Uganda: Ebola Scare At Lira Regional Hospital Ends As Tests Return Negative

A suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case in Lira City has been ruled out after laboratory tests returned negative results, even as a 42-year-old boda boda rider who had been… Read more »

Uganda: Ebola Cases Rise to 19 As Surveillance Intensifies

Uganda's cumulative number of confirmed Ebola cases has risen to 19 following the confirmation of three new infections, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Health. Read more »

Uganda: Why Uganda's Ebola Fight Will Be Won in Communities

When Uganda announced temporary restrictions along parts of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo following the resurgence of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, many people… Read more »

East Africa: EAC States Harmonise Ebola Border Screening As DR Congo Outbreak Raises Regional Alarm

East African Community (EAC) member states have agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and screening measures at airports, ports and land border crossings in a bid to curb the… Read more »

Uganda: PSFU Warns Misleading Ebola Reports Could Hurt Trade, Tourism and Investment

The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has raised concerns over what it describes as misleading reporting on Uganda's Ebola situation, warning that inaccurate information… Read more »

Uganda: India Delivers Fresh Medical Aid to Boost Uganda's Ebola Response

India has delivered a second tranche of medical assistance to support Uganda's Ebola response efforts, reinforcing international support for the country's campaign to contain the… Read more »