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Uganda Confirms New Ebola Cases
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Uganda's Ebola caseload jumped to five confirmed infections Saturday after authorities detected three new cases of the deadly hemorrhagic virus, marking the country's first locally transmitted cases since an active outbreak took hold in...
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi delivers keynote address at Regional Mental Health InterCountry Workshop,27 May
South African Government
Pretoria: Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will, on Wednesday 27 May, deliver a keynote address at the opening session of East and Southern Africa Sub-Regional Mental Health Inter-Country Learning Workshop in Johannesburg.
South Korea Raises Uganda Travel Warning Amid Ebola Outbreak
MENAFN
(MENAFN) South Korea escalated its travel warning for Uganda on Thursday in response to a widening Ebola outbreak in the region, media reported.
Jordan Announces Ban on DRC, Uganda Travelers After Ebola Outbreak
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Jordan has imposed an immediate temporary travel ban blocking entry to nationals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, as the deadly Ebola virus continues its dangerous spread across both nations, authorities announced...
EU Says Ebola Risk 'Very Low' as WHO Confirms Spread to Uganda
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The European Union poses minimal danger to its residents from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa — including those traveling to affected zones — an EU Commission spokesperson confirmed Wednesday, even as global health authorities...
Washington insurance commissioner warns of rising wildfire risk, insurance cancellations
Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
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Museveni Sworn in for New Presidential Term in Uganda
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni officially started another term in office Tuesday after taking the oath during an inauguration event held in the capital, Kampala, attended by African leaders, diplomats and senior government...
CDC to host webinar for clinicians on managing Ebola
American Hospital Association
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will host a webinar for clinicians May 28 at 2 p.m. ET on the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Uganda–DR Congo Frees Over Two Hundred Teenagers from Militant Captivity
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Ugandan and Congolese forces have carried out a joint military operation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo that resulted in the rescue of more than 200 teenagers held by militants linked to the Islamic State, according to...
Uganda–DR Congo Frees Over Two Hundred Teenagers from Militant Captivity
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Ugandan and Congolese forces have carried out a joint military operation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo that resulted in the rescue of more than 200 teenagers held by militants linked to the Islamic State, according to...
Uganda Poetry Society Celebrates First‑Ever Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award at Backyard Bistro
EIN Presswire
KAMPALA, UGANDA, April 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Uganda’s literary community gathered at Backyard Bistro in Bugolobi for a milestone cultural event: the launch of the Dr. Ivan Edwards Poetry Award, a new national honor created to spotlight...
Modification of List of Designated Airports Regarding Arrival Restrictions | May 24, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Aviation Industry Partners Modification of List of Designated Airports Regarding Arrival Restrictions Published May 24, 2026 As a proactive measure to protect the safety of the American public in response to the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak, the...
Uganda-Bound US Deportations Spark Legal Backlash
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The transfer of a group of 12 individuals deported from the United States to Uganda has drawn sharp criticism, with legal professionals in the country condemning the move as both unlawful and inhumane, according to reports.
President Cyril Ramaphosa: High-Level Meeting of African Ministers of Health on the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak
South African Government
Your Excellency Dr John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana and Champion of the Accra Reset Your Excellency Chair of the African Union Commission, Mr Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General of Africa CDC, Dr Tedros...
Uganda Backs Israel if Mideast Conflict Threatens Its Existence
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Uganda’s military chief stated on Wednesday that while the country hopes for an end to the Middle East conflict, it would intervene on Israel’s side if the nation were at risk of defeat. “We want the war in the Middle East to end now. The...
Uganda Warns It Would Enter Conflict if Israel Faces Defeat
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Uganda’s top military official stated on Wednesday that although the country desires an end to the Middle East conflict, it would side with Israel if the nation were threatened with defeat. “We want the war in the Middle East to end now....
Uganda Would Side with Israel If Defeat Looms, Military Chief Says
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Uganda's top military commander issued a stark warning Wednesday, declaring that his country would intervene militarily in support of Israel should the nation face the prospect of defeat — even as he called for an immediate end to the...
Uganda Signals Support for Israel if Middle East Conflict Escalates
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Uganda’s top military official stated on Wednesday that while the country hopes for a swift end to the ongoing Middle East conflict, it would align with Israel should the nation face defeat, as reported. “We want the war in the Middle...
Ugandan Opposition Leader Flees Country Citing Threats to His Life
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine has revealed that he left the country following January’s contested election, fearing for his personal safety.
Canadian Pilot Joins Global Emergency Response as DRC Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
GUELPH, ON, May 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Canadian pilot with Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) Canada has successfully executed a critical evacuation flight from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The vital mission comes...
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