May 19
Congo-Kinshasa: US Imposes Ebola-Related Travel Restrictions On Uganda, DRC and South Sudan
The United States government has imposed travel restrictions on people coming from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan following the outbreak of Ebola in… Read more »
Uganda: KCCA Restricts Swearing-in Attendance Over Ebola Concerns
Kampala Capital City Authority will on Wednesday, May 20, hold a largely virtual swearing-in ceremony for newly elected leaders as part of efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola in… Read more »
Uganda: CoU Backs Postponement of Martyrs Day Over Ebola Concerns
The Church of Uganda (CoU) has endorsed the government's decision to postpone the 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo, citing concerns over the risk of Ebola… Read more »
Uganda: Ebola - Uganda Renews Calls for Binding Global Pandemic Treaty
Uganda has renewed its push for a legally binding global pandemic agreement, arguing that future outbreaks can only be effectively managed through stronger international… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Kasese Bishop Sends Back DRC Pilgrims Over Ebola Fears
The Bishop of Kasese Diocese, Francis Aquirinus Kibira, has directed foot pilgrims from the Catholic Diocese of Beni-Butembo in the Democratic Republic of Congo to return home… Read more »
Uganda: Bunyoro Kingdom Cancels 32nd Omukama Coronation Anniversary Over Ebola Concerns
The Prime Minister of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, Andrew Byakutaga, has confirmed the cancellation of the 32nd Empango coronation anniversary celebrations that were scheduled for June… Read more »
May 20
Uganda: Three Suspected Ebola Cases At Mubende Hospital
Access to Mubende Regional Referral Hospital has been restricted following the registration of three suspected Ebola cases, with results from the Ministry of Health still pending. Read more »
Africa: Fear Grips East Africa As Deadly Ebola Outbreak Surges, Death Toll Rises to 134
Communities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda are on high alert following a deadly outbreak of Bundibugyo Ebola virus that has already killed at least… Read more »
Uganda: Govt Issues New Ebola Guidelines for Public Gatherings, Transport
The Ministry of Health Uganda has issued new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola Virus Disease during public gatherings, religious… Read more »
May 18
Uganda: Church Calls for Calm After Martyrs Day Celebrations Postponed Over Ebola
The Uganda Episcopal Conference has officially guided Catholics across the country to remain prayerful and calm following the postponement of this year's National Uganda Martyrs… Read more »
Uganda: Congolese Pilgrims Return Home After Ebola Fears Halt Martyrs Day Pilgrimage
Hope and excitement among Congolese pilgrims in Kasese District turned into disappointment after government postponed this year's Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations due to the Ebola… Read more »
May 19
Uganda: Uganda Bans Handshakes As Ebola Response Measures Tighten
The Ministry of Health has announced a temporary ban on handshakes and other forms of physical greeting following the confirmation of two Ebola cases from the Democratic Republic… Read more »
Uganda: U.S. Embassy in Kampala Suspends Visa Services Over Ebola Outbreak
The United States Embassy Kampala has announced a temporary suspension of all visa operations in Uganda, citing concerns related to the ongoing Ebola outbreak. Read more »
May 18
Uganda: Namugongo Preparations Continue Despite Martyrs Day Postponement Over Ebola Fears
Painting, cleaning, compound sweeping, and other beautification works continued today at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrines despite government postponing this year's Martyrs Day… Read more »
May 17
Uganda: Museveni Postpones Martyrs Day Celebrations Over Ebola Threat
President Museveni has announced the postponement of this year's Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, citing fears of Ebola transmission from the neighboring Democratic Republic of… Read more »
