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 »

Uganda: Martyrs Day - Bukomansimbi Pilgrims Celebrate Faith Amid Ebola Precautions

Hundreds of Christians from different parts of Bukomansimbi District on Wednesday marked Uganda Martyrs Day by trekking long distances from their homes to St. Denis Ssebuggwawo… Read more »

Uganda: Ministry of Health Deploys Dr. Jimmy Opigo to Strengthen Ebola Preparedness in West Nile

The Ministry of Health has deployed Assistant Commissioner Dr. Jimmy Opigo to the West Nile region to coordinate Ebola preparedness and response efforts as authorities intensify… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Christians Mark Martyrs Day From Parishes Amid Ebola Restrictions

Christians across Kasese District on Wednesday commemorated Uganda Martyrs Day in their respective parish churches, with religious leaders urging believers to embrace sacrifice,… Read more »

Uganda: Bishop Rubaramira Calls for Strict Observation of Ebola Sops During Martyrs Day Mass in Kabale

The Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt Rev Callist Rubaramira, has appealed to the public to strictly observe Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines issued by the Ministry of… Read more »

Uganda: Deputy RDC Warns School Administrators Against Overlooking Ebola Guideliness

The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Mityana District, Prossy Mwanjuzi, has issued a stern warning to school administrators who fail to implement government… Read more »

Uganda: Ebola Rumours Keeping Some Learners Out of School, Government Warns

The government has expressed concern that misinformation about Ebola is preventing some learners from attending school, despite assurances that no education institutions have been… Read more »

Uganda: When Headlines Hurt - The Cost of Blurring Uganda and Congo's Ebola Realities

In an interconnected world, information travels faster than disease. That reality places an enormous responsibility on media organizations, public health agencies, and global… Read more »

Uganda: Mahyoro Town Council Tightens Ebola Prevention Measures At Landing Site

Authorities in Mahyoro Town Council in Kitagwenda District have intensified Ebola prevention measures at the local landing site as Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda's Story - Strength in the Face of Ebola

The Monitor's Ebola story on X, as well as irresponsible reporting by Africa Centre for disease control and Aljazeera show how major media players can be out of touch with reality. Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Pushes Back Against Ebola Misinformation Reporting

The Ugandan government has launched a coordinated campaign against what it describes as inaccurate and misleading reporting on the country's Ebola situation, warning that… Read more »

Uganda: Court Restricts Attendance At Kivumbi Bail Hearing Over Ebola Concerns

The leadership of the International Crimes Division (ICD) Court has agreed with both the defence and prosecution teams to reduce the number of people attending proceedings in the… Read more »

Uganda: Health Ministry Suspends Concerts, Public Rallies Over Ebola Concerns

The Ministry of Health has suspended specific non-structured activities considered high-risk for Ebola transmission such as music concerts, entertainment shows, cultural festivals,… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Temporarily Closes Border With Democratic Republic of Congo Over Ebola Outbreak

Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as authorities intensify containment measures following an Ebola outbreak caused by the… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Confirms Two New Ebola Cases

The Ministry of Health has confirmed two new cases of Ebola Virus Disease, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed infections in the country to seven. Read more »

Uganda: Ebola Alert - Rubanda Chair Warns Against Handshakes

Rubanda District Chairperson Stephen Ampeire Kasyaba has urged residents to avoid handshakes and limit close contact as Uganda registers new Ebola cases. Read more »

Uganda: Kagadi Schools Register Poor Attendance As Term Opens Amid Fees Challenges, Ebola Fears

Most primary and secondary schools in Kagadi District registered low learner turnout on the first day of reopening, with school administrators attributing the situation mainly to… Read more »

Uganda: Ebola Alert - Kikuube Intensifies Surveillance, Shuts Border Points With DRC

Authorities in Kikuube District have temporarily closed Uganda's border points with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and banned community gatherings, including markets,… Read more »

Uganda: Bishop Rubaramira Urges Christians to Avoid Handshakes Amid Ebola Concerns

The Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt Rev Callist Rubaramira, has cautioned Christians against handshakes and unnecessary travel as part of efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola… Read more »

Uganda: Obongi Ebola Task Force Impounds Lorry Carrying Over 200 Children

The Obongi District Ebola Task Force and District Security Committee have impounded a Fuso lorry carrying more than 200 children and 18 adults who were being transported from… Read more »

Uganda: Wakiso Schools Receive Handwashing Facilities Amid Heightened Ebola Prevention Efforts

More than 40 government primary schools in Wakiso District have received handwashing facilities in a move aimed at improving sanitation and preventing the spread of communicable… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Confirms No New Ebola Cases Beyond Imported Infections

The Ministry of Health has said Uganda has not registered any new Ebola cases apart from the two imported infections from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as government… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Rolls Out Major Ebola Containment Measures After Imported Cases

Uganda has announced sweeping public health restrictions, including the suspension of flights, border transport, and weekly markets in high-risk districts, following confirmation… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Uganda Suspends DR Congo Flights, Cross-Border Flea Markets and Transport

Uganda has suspended flights, border transport and weekly markets in high-risk border districts after confirming two imported Ebola cases linked to the outbreak in eastern DR… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandans Question WHO Over 'Ebola Bundibugyo' Naming

A fresh debate has erupted in Uganda over the naming of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus strain, with diplomats, journalists, and sections of the public questioning why a deadly disease… Read more »