Uganda Closes DRC Border as Ebola Risk Escalates
Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with immediate effect following a surge in Ebola cases in the neighboring country. The government said only authorized Ebola response teams, humanitarian operations, food and cargo transporters, and essential security personnel will be allowed to cross, subject to strict health screening […] The post Uganda Closes DRC Border as Ebola Risk Escalates appeared first on Daily Star.
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Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with immediate effect following a surge in Ebola cases in the neighboring country.
The government said only authorized Ebola response teams, humanitarian operations, food and cargo transporters, and essential security personnel will be allowed to cross, subject to strict health screening and monitoring protocols.
According to Diana Atwine from the Ministry of Health Uganda, Uganda has not registered any new confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease since May 25, 2026. However, the number of contacts linked to confirmed cases has increased, most of them being health workers. The country has so far recorded seven confirmed cases, including one death.
The move follows continued escalation of the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and challenges associated with cross-border movements, which authorities say heighten the risk of the disease spreading into Uganda.
The National Task Force on Ebola Response, chaired by the Vice President, directed immigration authorities to strictly limit movement across the border to only authorized personnel.
“All authorized entrants shall be subjected to strict health screening, completion of locator forms, proper documentation, and continuous monitoring at all ports of entry in accordance with Ministry of Health surveillance protocols,” Atwine said.
She added that any person returning from the DRC will be required to undergo mandatory self-isolation for 21 days under the supervision of Ministry of Health officials and district surveillance teams.
Despite the heightened alert, schools in border districts will remain open but must strictly adhere to all Ministry of Health Standard Operating Procedures.
School authorities have been directed to identify students who recently returned from the DRC and monitor their temperatures daily for 21 days. Border districts have also been instructed to designate at least one health facility to isolate and assess any learner who develops symptoms such as fever during the observation period.
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