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
Ebola: Mid air drama as US bound flight diverted to eject Congolese passenger
There was mid-air drama aboard a US-bound Air France–Delta Airlines flight after the aircraft was abruptly diverted to Canada to offload a Congolese passenger who had reportedly boarded “by mistake.” Flight AF378 had departed Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport on Wednesday afternoon en route to Detroit when passengers were startled
Health Ministry Rolls Out Tough Ebola SOPs for Schools and Universities
The Ministry of Health has issued strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at reinforcing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) prevention and control measures in schools, universities and other learning institutions as the country continues to manage the outbreak response. The guidelines are designed to ensure that learning institutions remain safe while
Uganda Tourism Board Moves to Calm Fears as Ebola Cases Linked to DRC Raise Concern
The Uganda Tourism Board has moved swiftly to reassure tourists, investors, and industry players that Uganda remains safe for travel, despite renewed concern following isolated Ebola cases linked to the Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement issued by Executive Director Juliana Kaggwa, the tourism body emphasised that the country’s
