Uganda is placing citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on a 21-day quarantine.
This follows the spread of the Ebola virus (Bundibugyo strain), to other African countries.
The epicentre of the virus, the DRC has had about 9,704 confirmed cases, and 4,687 deaths at eight provinces.
According to the World Hearth Organization (WHO), Ituri is the most affected area.
Nearby Uganda had 21 confirmed cases and about 3 deaths, back in August 27, 2026.
There were 9 confirmed cases and 1 death in Kenya.
The latest case was confirmed in Nigeria last week (October 20, 2026).
The Ministry of Health in Uganda, introduced the tightening of border screening, through strict health desks, mandatory passenger locator forms, and temperature screening at Entebbe International Airport and land border areas.
In a statement, Chris Baryomunsi, Health Minister, said although Uganda is entirely Ebola-free, “returning Ugandans, must undergo a mandatory 21-day quarantine at their own expense.”
The Ministry also said DRC Nationals (Non-essential) will be barred entry and returned to the DRC, at their own cost.
Moreover, travellers with a history of travel to the DRC within the last 21 days are not permitted to transit through Uganda via any means of transport, including chartered flights.
The WHO categorised the outbreak in the DRC as an international health emergency, due to a lack of a vaccine or commercial treatment for the Bundibugyo strain.
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