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US, Canada, UAE Ban DRC, Uganda Travel, $200M Ebola Aid

6/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The United States, Canada and the United Arab Emirates banned entry for travelers from Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
Uganda’s health ministry described the bans as unfair.
As of June 8 2026, data showed the DRC with 598 Ebola cases and 115 deaths and Uganda with 19 cases and two deaths.
The United States pledged over $200 million and delivered 150 tons of medical supplies, largest contribution to the Ebola response.

History

Historical Context

In August 2014 WHO declared the West African Ebola outbreak a Health Emergency of International Concern and UN called it a threat to peace, prompting travel bans. DRC reported its 17th Ebola epidemic on 15 May 2026; WHO issued a PHEIC with 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths, and June 2026 US, Canada and UAE barred travelers from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan, echoing 2014.

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Story summary

The United States, Canada and the United Arab Emirates banned entry for travelers from Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
Uganda’s health ministry described the bans as unfair.
As of June 8 2026, data showed the DRC with 598 Ebola cases and 115 deaths and Uganda with 19 cases and two deaths.
The United States pledged over $200 million and delivered 150 tons of medical supplies, largest contribution to the Ebola response.

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