US gives Uganda Ebola antibody treatment amid DRC outbreak
The United States government has delivered a potentially lifesaving antibody treatment to Uganda to strengthen the country’s preparedness against Ebola, particularly amid the ongoing outbreak of the Bundibugyo species in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The treatment, known as MBP134, was handed over to the Ministry of Health, with
Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, enters 42-day countdown
Uganda has discharged the last Ebola patient from the Mulago National Referral Isolation Centre, marking a major milestone in the country’s response to the outbreak and triggering the start of the mandatory 42-day countdown before the disease can officially be declared over. The patient, a Congolese national who sought treatment
Japan injects $500,000 into Uganda Ebola response
Uganda’s fight against Ebola has received a major boost after the Government of Japan announced a $500,000 (about Shs1.9 billion) emergency grant to strengthen response efforts and contain the ongoing outbreak. The funding, channelled through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), will support the Uganda
Binance Commits Shs 469.6 million to Support Ebola Response in Uganda
Binance has committed $125,000 (Shs 469.6 million) in humanitarian funding to support the Uganda Red Cross Society’s frontline response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The contribution will support urgent interventions in affected and high-risk communities, helping to strengthen community awareness and prevention campaigns, contact tracing and surveillance support, risk communication
Museveni assures WHO of Uganda’s readiness to contain Ebola outbreak
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured the World Health Organization (WHO) of Uganda’s continued preparedness to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasising regional cooperation and swift public health interventions to prevent further spread. The President made the remarks during a meeting with the WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, at
Kenyan Court Blocks U.S.-Backed Ebola Quarantine Facility Amid Public Outcry
A Kenyan High Court has temporarily halted a controversial United States-backed plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase in central Kenya, following mounting opposition from civil society groups, medical professionals, and constitutional activists who warned that the move posed serious public health and sovereignty concerns. Justice Patricia
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,
Kampala Health Workers Test Positive for Ebola as gov’t Intensifies Response
Kampala Health Workers Test Positive for Ebola as gov’t Intensifies Response The Ministry of Health has confirmed two new cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) involving Ugandan health workers attached to a private health facility in Kampala, triggering renewed surveillance and contact tracing efforts in the capital. The ministry said
Ebola cases rise to five as health worker, driver test positive
Uganda’s confirmed Ebola cases have increased to five following the detection of three new infections, including a health worker and a driver linked to the country’s first case. The Ministry of Health said the two Ugandans were already identified among known contacts and had been under close monitoring before testing
Ebola: Uganda halts DRC flights, tightens borders
Fresh Ebola fears have gripped the country after Uganda confirmed imported cases from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), triggering swift government action including suspension of flights and cross-border transport. In an emergency briefing the Ministry of Health unveiled sweeping measures aimed at sealing off potential transmission routes, warning that
