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Viewers: 80,000 By Spy Uganda The Kenyan government has defended plans to establish a United States-funded Ebola isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base amid growing public opposition, legal challenges, and concerns over the potential transfer of Ebola patients from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The facility, constructed with support from the United States, was scheduled to become operational …

Viewers: 90,005 By Spy Uganda The Uganda Cranes’ planned international friendly matches against Tanzania and Madagascar have been cancelled after Moroccan authorities raised public health concerns linked to the recent Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The national team had already travelled to Morocco ahead of the two fixtures, which were scheduled to take place in Marrakech on June 5 and …

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At least 600 contacts of the 15 confirmed Ebola Bundibugyo virus cases in Uganda have been placed on a no-fly list as part of efforts to contain the outbreak, the Ministry of Health has said. The director of public health, Dr Daniel Kyabayinze, told journalists that details of all individuals under follow-up had been shared with agencies responsible for travel …

Viewers: 50,000 By Spy Uganda Uganda has confirmed six new Ebola cases, all involving Congolese nationals who had previously been identified and placed under monitoring as contacts of confirmed patients, the Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday. The latest infections were detected through ongoing surveillance and contact-tracing operations, highlighting the effectiveness of measures being implemented to contain the outbreak …

Ebola deaths in DR. Congo China will send a team of medical experts to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the early hours of Tuesday to support local efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak, according to China’s National Health Commission (NHC). × The deployment follows a decision by the Chinese government after the World Health Organization (WHO) …

The Ministry of Education and Sports has dismissed claims circulating both online and offline that schools across Uganda have been closed or suspended because of Ebola. The false reports have spread widely on social media platforms and through word-of-mouth conversations in recent days, causing concern among parents, learners, and school administrators. On X (formerly Twitter), several users have been accused …

× The Ugandan government has launched a coordinated campaign against what it describes as inaccurate and misleading reporting on the country’s Ebola situation, warning that exaggerated accounts are damaging livelihoods, disrupting economic activity and undermining confidence in the country’s public health response. The latest intervention came after Foreign Affairs Minister-designate Adonia Ayebare announced that the Africa Centres for Disease Control …

KAMPALA – The Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemogerere, has issued a pastoral directive outlining strict health and safety measures for the celebration of Uganda Martyrs Day on June 3, 2026, urging Catholics to commemorate the feast responsibly while observing Ebola prevention guidelines. Namugongo Martyrs Shrine during one of the Martyrs day celebrations. (Internet photo) In a letter dated May 26, …