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Thailand imposes 21-day Ebola quarantine on travellers from Uganda, DRC

Thailand imposes 21 day Ebola quarantine on travellers from Uganda DRC

Thailand has announced mandatory 21-day quarantine measures for travellers arriving from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over fears of further spread of Ebola Virus Disease.The new restrictions, which took effect from 6:00 pm on May 27, 2026, were approved by Thailand’s National Communicable Disease Committee as part of heightened efforts to prevent the importation of the virus …

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Spiro strengthens its R&D capabilities with the acquisition of engineering and design firm Coexlion – The Voice Uganda

Spiro strengthens its RD capabilities with the acquisition of engineering

Spiro strengthens its R&D capabilities with the acquisition of engineering and design firm Coexlion – The Voice Uganda HomeBusinessSpiro strengthens its R&D capabilities with the acquisition of engineering and design firm Coexlion , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/28/spiro-strengthens-its-rd-capabilities-with-the-acquisition-of-engineering-and-design-firm-coexlion/

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Civil Society Calls On Government Of Uganda To Strengthen On Ebola Response

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Ebola, Governance and Regional Resilience: Why Uganda’s Response Matters Beyond Its Borders Kampala, Uganda —The confirmation of the Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in Uganda has once again placed East Africa at the centre of a global public health conversation one that extends far beyond disease containment and into questions of governance, institutional resilience, regional coordination, and public trust. Originating from neighbouring …

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PayPal extends digital dollar to Uganda to boost online trade

PayPal extends digital dollar to Uganda to boost online trade

Global payments giant, PayPal has extended its digital payment services to Uganda through its digital dollar stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). Under the new arrangement, Ugandan users can now buy, hold, send and receive PYUSD directly through their PayPal accounts, allowing quicker settlement times and lower transaction costs for cross-border payments. In an announcement made on May 26, PayPal said it …

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Uganda closes border with DRC over Ebola

Uganda closes border with DRC over Ebola

Uganda has announced the immediate closure of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the escalation of the Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC. The resolutions were agreed upon by the National Task Force on Ebola Response, chaired by Vice President Designate Jessica Alupo, during a meeting held on May 27, 2026.Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Dr Diana …

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NWSC unveils 5-year strategy to boost water and sanitation Services in Uganda

NWSC unveils 5 year strategy to boost water and sanitation Services

× ]]]]>]]> The National water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has launched its  strategic plan 2025–2030, outlining an ambitious roadmap aimed at expanding access to safe and reliable water services across Uganda. Under the five-year strategy, NWSC targets increasing the population served from 19.5 million to 26.2 million people by 2030, while expanding water connections to 1.294 million to bring clean …

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