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Nprscience1 day ago
Pilot Program Tests Palliative Care for Retired Nuns at Uganda Convent
A September 2025 pilot run by the African Palliative Care Association and two organizers is assessing needs for roughly 50 retired nuns and seeking $135,000 to expand supplies and training.
sabcnews.comworld2 days ago
Uganda Health Ministry Releases Map of Possible Ebola Risk Areas
The Uganda Ministry of Health released a map identifying regions with possible Ebola outbreak likelihoods, most near the Democratic Republic of Congo border.
citizen.co.zaworld2 days ago
Kampala Dialogue Weighs Oil Revenues and Existing Petroleum Fund Rules for Uganda’s Energy-Transition Financing
Government and civil society officials met in Kampala on 19 June 2026 to assess whether petroleum revenues can fund the country's Energy Transition Plan.
The Guardianscience3 days ago
CDC Allocates $107 Million for Ebola Response in DRC and Uganda
The CDC will use emergency funds to support outbreak control in two African countries while the U.S. co-hosts the FIFA World Cup.
citizen.co.zaworld5 days ago
Uganda Reports No New Ebola Cases for 11 Days but Faces Low Testing Supplies as Congo Nears 800 Cases
Uganda’s director of public health says testing supplies are running low while officials express optimism that a recent surge has been contained.
channel4.comworld5 days ago
Uganda Tries to Limit Cross-Border Travel Amid Ebola Outbreak Despite Porous Frontier With Congo
Uganda's long, porous border with the Democratic Republic of Congo complicates efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa, according to health officials.
dutchnews.nlpolitics6 days ago
Uganda Cabinet Begins 10-Day Induction Retreat
Newly appointed ministers pledged disciplined leadership and zero tolerance for corruption during the opening of a ten-day induction retreat at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi.
abcnews.go.comworld6 days ago
Uganda Army Chief Orders Detention of Opposition Lawyer After Attempt to Serve Court Papers
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba confirmed the arrest and posted photos of a blindfolded Lukwago. The Uganda Law Society called for his immediate release.
uctoday.comworld6 days ago
Uganda Marks World Blood Donor Day Amid Ongoing Blood Shortages for Maternal Care
Health officials highlighted logistics shortfalls that prevent timely blood delivery to women experiencing postpartum haemorrhage. The national theme focused on eliminating deaths from severe bleeding after childbirth.
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Ebola outbreaks confirmed in DRC and Uganda; no vaccine or treatment available
WHO is scaling up surveillance, contact tracing and clinical support in both countries after Bundibugyo virus cases were confirmed last month.
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The Independentscience8 days ago
DRC and Uganda report 695 confirmed Bundibugyo virus cases and 138 deaths as of mid-June 2026
The Democratic Republic of the Congo reported 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths as of 10 June 2026. Uganda recorded 19 confirmed cases and two deaths as of 11 June.
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Statscience8 days ago
WHO Director-General Reports Ebola Outbreak Concerns After DRC Visit
The World Health Organization director-general described conditions observed during a second visit to the Ebola outbreak zone. At least 708 confirmed cases and 141 deaths have been recorded across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Euronewssports10 days ago
U.S. urges travel curbs on Congo, Uganda, South Sudan ahead of World Cup
The United States has imposed entry restrictions on travelers from three African countries reporting Ebola cases and is pressing other nations to adopt similar measures. WHO Europe officials say the risk of transmission at the tournament remains low.
Bloombergworld11 days ago
MTN to Spin Off Nigeria and Uganda Fintech Units as Part of Mobile-Money Reorganization
MTN is separating its Nigerian and Ugandan financial-technology operations to open minority stakes to Mastercard and other buyers.
who.intpolitics12 days ago
WHO Launches $518 Million Ebola Response in Congo; the Strain Has No Approved Treatment
The six-month effort runs through November and coordinates with national plans in Congo and Uganda. The U.S. State Department added nearly $38 million, bringing its total Ebola funding above $200 million.
rte.ieworld12 days ago
Ebola Cases in Congo Pass 500; Uganda to Open Treatment Centers Across the Border
Uganda will open four health facilities inside the Democratic Republic of Congo to contain a Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak that has killed 88 people in DRC and spread across the border.
rte.ieworld13 days ago
Ebola Cases Rise Rapidly in Congo and Uganda Since Late May
The World Health Organization reported Monday that Ebola infections and deaths have increased rapidly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda since late May. The agency provided no additional details on case totals or response measures.
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hrw.orgpolitics13 days ago
Uganda Opposition Figures File Court Application Over Arrest and Detention
Two individuals filed a High Court application seeking declarations that their arrest, detention, and prosecution violated constitutional rights. The filing names the Chief of Defence Forces and the Attorney General as respondents.
thehindu.comscience13 days ago
Whistleblower Book Alleges Trump Appointees Blocked Ebola Response Measures While Dismantling USAID in 2025
Nicholas Enrich, dismissed after leaking memos, details how political appointees blocked Ebola measures in Uganda in March 2025. A new outbreak now spreads in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Israel Prepares Hospitals for Possible Ebola Import as Global Risk Remains Low
Israel’s Health Ministry has begun readying hospitals and issuing travel guidance after an Ebola outbreak spread in Congo and reached Uganda, the UAE, and Germany.
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Abc Newsworld15 days ago
Uganda Closes Congo Border After Confirming 15 Imported Ebola Cases as Outbreak Spreads in Ituri
Uganda shut its western border with Congo on May 28 to curb Ebola spread. Traders at Mpondwe report cargo spoiling in queues exceeding one mile.
indiatoday.intoday.inscience16 days ago
Congo Confirms Bundibugyo Ebola Strain in Ituri Outbreak; 363 Cases, 62 Deaths Reported as International Aid Mobilizes
Health workers lack tests and protective gear at facilities in Ituri province. The WHO declared a public health emergency on May 17 after silent transmission and cases in Uganda.
nbcnews.comsports17 days ago
Shakira Invites Ugandan Street Children's Dance Troupe to Perform at World Cup
The Ghetto Kids, a Ugandan dance troupe of street children, have been invited by Shakira to perform at the World Cup and expressed excitement about the opportunity.
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indiatoday.intoday.inscience18 days ago
Three vaccine developers receive $60m for Bundibugyo Ebola work
No vaccine or treatment exists for the Bundibugyo strain now spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Emergency funding was awarded this week to three developers while security conditions remain a barrier to trials.
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WHO Lowers Suspected Ebola Cases in Congo to 116
The World Health Organization reduced the number of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 906 to 116 as of May 31. Confirmed cases total 330 across the region, including 48 deaths in Congo and one in Uganda.
France 24science19 days agoUpdated
Ebola Outbreak: 330 Confirmed Cases, 49 Deaths; Suspected Tally Falls to 116
The World Health Organization on Tuesday lowered its count of suspected Ebola cases from 906 to 116 after testing ruled out other illnesses. Confirmed cases stand at 330 across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
rte.iefinance19 days ago
Ebola Cases Confirmed in Congo and Uganda as Suspected Totals Fall
The World Health Organization reported 321 confirmed Ebola cases and 116 suspected cases in Congo on Tuesday. Uganda confirmed six additional cases, bringing its total to 15.
Euronewspolitics19 days ago
Kenya and US Activate Joint Quarantine Site at Laikipia as Uganda Confirms Ebola Outbreak
Demonstrators opposed a planned 50-bed facility at Laikipia Air Base under a Kenya-U.S. agreement. A Kenyan court extended a suspension of the project until at least June 23.
indiatoday.intoday.inscience19 days ago
Ebola Cases in Central Africa Exceed 1,000 Suspected Infections
A new Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has produced more than 1,000 suspected cases centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Health authorities report 223 suspected deaths in the DRC and seven confirmed cases in Uganda.
rte.ieworld20 days ago
43 Dead as Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Declared Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The World Health Organization reported five recoveries from the Bundibugyo strain during a visit to Bunia. The outbreak spanning DRC and Uganda has recorded 263 confirmed cases and 43 deaths.
rte.iepolitics20 days ago
African Development Bank Pledges UA 480 Million Toward Uganda’s Malaba-Kampala Standard Gauge Railway
Dr. Abdul Kamara reaffirmed the African Development Bank's commitment to finance a 326 km standard gauge railway from Malaba to Kampala during meetings in Brazzaville.
The Sydney Morning Heraldscience21 days ago
Brazil, Italy and Kenya Investigate Possible Ebola Links After Travelers Return from DRC and Uganda
Health authorities in Brazil and Italy are investigating suspected Ebola cases in travelers returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The WHO declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern last month.
thehindu.comworld21 days ago
Israeli Health Ministry Monitors Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda
Health Ministry officials met Sunday to review WHO updates on Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The ministry stated the risk of an outbreak in Israel remains low and no cases have been reported there.
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world21 days ago
Brazil Rules Out Ebola in Two Travelers From Africa After Initial Tests
Health officials in Brazil are monitoring a 37-year-old man from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Sao Paulo and a man from Uganda in Rio de Janeiro state after both showed symptoms consistent with viral infection.
Forbesfinance21 days ago
Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak in Congo: Five Patients Recover as Cases Reach 134 Confirmed with 18 Deaths
WHO reports five recoveries as 134 confirmed cases and 18 deaths are tallied across Congo and Uganda. A new treatment center opened in Bunia amid security and community challenges.
nypost.comscience21 days ago
WHO Reports Five Recoveries From Rare Ebola Strain in Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization said five people have recovered from the Bundibugyo strain despite the absence of approved treatments or vaccines. At least 906 suspected cases and 223 deaths have been reported across the affected region.
Bloombergworld22 days ago
African Development Bank Tentatively Allocates $650 Million Toward Uganda's Kampala-Malaba Railway
Uganda reported that the African Development Bank has set aside roughly $650 million to support construction of a railway connecting Kampala to the Kenyan border at Malaba.
BBC Newsworld22 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 1,000 Suspected Cases as Diagnostic and Coordination Efforts Continue
MSF warns the outbreak response has not kept pace with daily new cases. WHO chief visits Ituri province as Uganda confirms nine cases and one death.
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DRC Reports 906 Suspected Ebola Cases as Containment Window Begins
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have recorded 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 suspected deaths. The World Health Organization has confirmed 134 cases and 18 deaths across the DRC and Uganda as of May 30.
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The Bbcscience22 days ago
Ebola Cases in DR Congo Exceed 1,000 Two Weeks After Outbreak Declared
More than 1,000 suspected cases and 246 deaths have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Neighboring Uganda has reported nine confirmed cases and one death.
New York Postscience22 days ago
CDC Expands Ebola Entry Screening to JFK Airport as Risk to U.S. Public Rated Low
New York City health officials started screening passengers at John F. Kennedy airport on Friday. The CDC order applies to travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
citizen.co.zascience22 days ago
WHO Chief Visits Ebola Epicenter in Eastern Congo as Cases Reach 906 Suspected
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Bunia on May 30 to assess the response to a Bundibugyo virus outbreak that has killed 223 people. Officials reported cases spreading to North Kivu and South Kivu, while Uganda confirmed nine infections.
Nbc Newsworld4 days ago
CDC Expands Ebola Entry Screening to JFK Airport for Travelers from Congo, Uganda and South Sudan
The CDC announced on May 29, 2026, that John F. Kennedy International Airport will start screening passengers arriving from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda. Three other U.S. airports already conduct the same screenings.
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Ebola Cases in Central Africa Rise from 256 to About 1,000 in Eleven Days
Suspected and confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda increased from 256 on 16 May to roughly 1,000 by 27 May. The World Health Organization reported about 240 deaths during the same period.
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The Guardianscience24 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DRC Kills at Least 240 Since Early May
The virus has spread from Ituri province into other eastern DRC regions and Uganda. Health workers report reduced international aid and limited local resources as they attempt to contain transmission.
thehindu.comscience24 days ago
Uganda Closes Border with Congo Over Ebola Outbreak
Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo after an Ebola task force decided to follow steps taken by the U.S. and Rwanda. The move runs counter to guidance from the World Health Organization.
rte.ieworld24 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern DR Congo Kills Over 1,800 as Conflict Hinders Containment
The head of the World Health Organization urged an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to allow Ebola containment efforts to catch up with a fast-moving outbreak. Uganda closed its border with the DRC in response to the health emergency.
thehindu.comfinance25 days ago
Uganda Closes Border With DR Congo After Ebola Cases Rise
Ugandan authorities ordered the border with DR Congo closed on Wednesday after suspected cases of a rare Ebola strain approached 1,000 in the neighboring country. The closure applies immediately, with limited exceptions for emergencies, cargo, and security.
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thehindu.comworld25 days ago
Uganda Closes Border With Congo Over Ebola Surge
Uganda ordered the immediate closure of its border with Congo on Wednesday after suspected cases of a rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain neared 1,000 in eastern Congo. Congo has confirmed 101 cases and at least 220 suspected deaths.
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nypost.comworld25 days ago
Ebola Outbreaks Confirmed in Three African Nations; Canada, Bahamas Impose Travel Bans
Canada and the Bahamas announced temporary entry bans for residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. The measures follow a World Health Organization declaration of an international health emergency.
app.buzzsumo.comscience25 days ago
Bundibugyo Virus Disease Cases Rise in Congo and Uganda
Health authorities reported 390 additional suspected cases and 92 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since 18 May 2026. Laboratory-confirmed cases increased by 72, reaching 105 total, while confirmed deaths rose from four to 10.
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The Independentscience25 days ago
Ebola Outbreak Reported in Eastern Congo With Suspected Cases in Uganda
The World Health Organization warned that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is expanding faster than health workers can respond. Over 900 suspected cases and 223 deaths have been recorded, with suspected cases now appearing in Uganda and other countries.
newser.comworld26 days ago
Ebola Outbreak Reported in Congo and Uganda, Death Toll Reaches 223
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed an Ebola outbreak in Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Cases have also appeared in Uganda, and the International Rescue Committee warned the outbreak could become the deadliest on record.
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upi.comworld26 days ago
CDC Seeks Staff Volunteers for Ebola Screening at U.S. Airports
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recruiting volunteers from its workforce to assist with Ebola screening at domestic airports. The effort responds to an intensifying outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
jpost.comworld26 days ago
IRC Reports Ebola Cases in DRC and Uganda
The International Rescue Committee stated Tuesday that the current Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than containment efforts. The group cited over 900 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
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upgradedpoints.comfinance26 days ago
CDC Adds Atlanta and Houston Airports to Ebola Screening Options
Two additional U.S. airports will begin screening travelers arriving from Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan on May 26. The change expands earlier requirements that directed some passengers through Washington Dulles.
theepochtimes.comworld4 days ago
U.S. Bars Travelers From Three African Countries Over Ebola
The CDC announced entry limits for foreign nationals who recently visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents returning from those countries face screening at designated airports.
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Italy Reports Two Suspected Ebola Cases After Return From Uganda
Health authorities in Italy have issued an alert after a man and a woman developed symptoms following travel from Uganda. The patients are being treated at a Milan hospital while diagnostic tests continue.
theconversation.comworld27 days ago
Ebola Cases, Deaths Rise in DRC as WHO Accelerates International Response
The World Health Organization reported that the Ebola outbreak centered in Ituri province has exceeded 900 suspected cases and 220 deaths. Attacks on treatment centers have disrupted response operations while cases have spread to Uganda.
The Independentworld27 days ago
Uganda Reports Two New Ebola Cases, Total Reaches Seven
Ugandan health authorities confirmed two additional infections on Monday, bringing the national total to seven. All cases trace to an outbreak declared in neighboring Congo earlier this month.
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