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Aug 7, 2026

US Imposes 21-Day Travel Restrictions on Passengers from Ebola-Affected DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan

The United States has implemented temporary travel restrictions requiring passengers who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days to wait before boarding commercial flights to the US, as authorities respond to an ongoing Ebola outbreak. The restrictions come as Congo monitors 200 boat passengers near Kinshasa after a traveler died with Ebola-like symptoms, and the US announces an additional $242 million in aid to combat the outbreak.

Aug 7, 2026·5 sources
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Jul 28, 2026

Uganda Declares Ebola-Free Status After Discharging Final Patient

Uganda has officially declared itself free of Ebola following the discharge of its last known patient from medical care in mid-2026, marking the end of an outbreak in the country.

Jul 28, 2026·1 source
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Jul 16, 2026

Uganda Discharges Last Ebola Patient, Begins 42-Day Countdown to Declare Outbreak Over

Uganda has discharged its final Ebola patient from the Mulago National Referral Isolation Centre, leaving the country with no active confirmed cases. The nation has now entered a 42-day countdown period, after which it can be officially declared Ebola-free if no new cases emerge.

Jul 16, 2026·9 sources
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Jul 6, 2026

Uganda approves troop deployment to Gaza for Trump-proposed international stabilization force

Uganda's parliament voted Thursday to approve the potential deployment of its military to the Gaza Strip as part of a multinational security force proposed under U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan. Morocco has also pledged troops for the mission.

Jul 6, 2026·9 sources
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Jun 29, 2026

Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 1,274 cases with 360 deaths as rare Bundibugyo strain spreads to 35 health zones

The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing the world's largest recorded Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak, with 1,274 confirmed cases including 360 deaths and 96 healthcare workers infected. The outbreak has now spread across 35 health zones in Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces, with cases also reported in Uganda.

Jun 29, 2026·3 sources
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Jun 28, 2026

Uganda's Military Chief Orders Shutdown of Two Major Media Outlets

Uganda's military chief and president's son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ordered the closure of two leading media outlets, declaring he does not believe in a free press. Military personnel were deployed to the media offices.

Jun 28, 2026·5 sources
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Jun 26, 2026

Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Reaches 1,203 Cases, Spreads to Uganda with South Sudan at Risk

An Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 1,203 confirmed cases with 321 deaths, and has spread to Uganda. Researchers warn of a nearly 70% probability of cross-border transmission to South Sudan within 12 weeks, while aid organizations attribute the outbreak's severity to decades of infrastructure and development failures in the region.

Jun 26, 2026·4 sources
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Jun 1, 2026

KLM Cancels Uganda Flights Due to Ebola Outbreak Restrictions

Dutch airline KLM has cancelled flights to and from Entebbe airport near Kampala, Uganda, citing restrictions linked to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa.

Jun 1, 2026·1 source
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May 27, 2026

Uganda Closes Border with Congo as Ebola Outbreak Surges

Ugandan authorities ordered closure of the border with Democratic Republic of Congo amid a worsening Ebola outbreak, as WHO chief warned the conflict in eastern DRC is creating a 'catastrophic collision' of disease and war that hampers containment efforts.

May 27, 2026·4 sources
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May 24, 2026

Three Red Cross Volunteers Die of Ebola as Uganda Outbreak Expands

Three Red Cross volunteers have died from Ebola in Uganda as the outbreak continues to spread, with cases rising. The U.S. has implemented enhanced screening at airports for travelers from affected regions, though no cases have been reported in the U.S. to date.

May 24, 2026·1 source
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May 22, 2026

Congo and Uganda Face New Bundibugyo Outbreak Despite Years of Ebola Preparedness

Despite over a decade of Ebola preparation following previous outbreaks, Congo and Uganda are confronting a Bundibugyo outbreak, raising questions about the effectiveness of existing disease response protocols. The story references Craig Spencer, the emergency physician who survived Ebola in 2014 as New York City's first case.

May 22, 2026·1 source
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Apr 20, 2026

Ugandan and Congolese Forces Rescue 200 Civilians from ISIL-Linked ADF Rebels

Joint military operations by Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo freed approximately 200 civilian captives held by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an ISIL-affiliated group operating in eastern DRC. The youngest rescued was a 14-year-old girl.

Apr 20, 2026·3 sources
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Apr 6, 2026

Democratic Republic of Congo Agrees to Accept Third-Country Deportees from US

The DRC government announced it will receive migrants deported from the United States under Trump's third-country deportation program, becoming the latest African nation to sign such an agreement.

Apr 6, 2026·2 sources
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China Orders Apple to Remove Jack Dorsey's Bitchat Messaging App

China has ordered Apple to pull Bitchat, a peer-to-peer messaging app that runs over Bluetooth and mesh networks without internet, from its App Store. The app has been used during protests in Iran, Madagascar, Uganda, Nepal, and Indonesia when authorities restricted internet access.

Apr 6, 2026·2 sources
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Apr 4, 2026

Four Children Stabbed to Death at Kindergarten in Uganda

Four children were killed in a brutal stabbing attack at a kindergarten in Kampala, Uganda. A male suspect in his thirties gained access by posing as a parent before attacking the children.

Apr 4, 2026·4 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Congolese health authorities quarantined nearly 200 boat passengers near Kinshasa on August 6, 2026, after a traveler previously aboard the boat died with Ebola-like symptoms.
  • ▪Under a mid-July 2026 CDC and DHS Do Not Board process, any traveler, including United States citizens, who has been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo within 21 days of their flight is barred from boarding commercial flights to the United States.
  • ▪The designated United States airports for public health entry screening of travelers from Uganda or South Sudan are Washington-Dulles, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental, and John F. Kennedy International.

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