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Uganda Confirms Six Ebola Cases, Border Closure Raises Spread Risk

6/3/2026

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Uganda Ministry Confirms Ebola

Uganda health ministry confirmed six new Bundibugyo Ebola cases, raising the national total to 15.
The ministry reported two patient discharges, twelve ongoing admissions and one death.
IOM Deputy Director General Ugochi Daniels warned that Uganda’s border closure with the Democratic Republic of Congo could force travelers onto informal routes, increasing spread risk.
United States funding supports frontline response, border health operations and surveillance in Uganda and the DRC.

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DRC Boosts Ebola

Kenya Truck Drivers Union Secretary-General Roman Waema warned cargo owners to pay $500 per day for detained trucks and drivers to quarantine two days before entering Rwanda, slowing freight.
Uganda recorded 1.6 million tourists in 2025, earning Ush5.8 trillion ($1.5 billion) despite U.S. travel advisories.
DRC health ministry raised Ebola response budget to $319 million from $240 million.
Finance Minister Doudou Fwamba Likunde said $20 million is released and $30 million will follow next week.

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Uganda Ministry Confirms Ebola

Uganda health ministry confirmed six new Bundibugyo Ebola cases, raising the national total to 15.
The ministry reported two patient discharges, twelve ongoing admissions and one death.
IOM Deputy Director General Ugochi Daniels warned that Uganda’s border closure with the Democratic Republic of Congo could force travelers onto informal routes, increasing spread risk.
United States funding supports frontline response, border health operations and surveillance in Uganda and the DRC.

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