Uganda seals border with Congo as rare Ebola strain surges
Uganda closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo to curb a surge in a rare Ebola strain amid ongoing outbreaks and cross-border containment efforts.
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Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak expands to DRC and Uganda, EU risk remains very low
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reports an ongoing Bundibugyo-virus Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu) and Uganda, with 105 confirmed cases (10 deaths) and 906 suspected (223 deaths) in DRC as of 25 May, and 7 confirmed cases in Uganda (including 1 death); two suspected cases in Italy linked to Uganda were ruled out; EU/EEA risk is very low and EU monitoring continues with ongoing updates and a threat assessment forthcoming.
Uganda reports two new Ebola cases, total at seven
Uganda’s health authorities confirmed two new Ebola cases, bringing the outbreak total to seven as of May 25, 2026.
Uganda minibus collides with crossing elephant in national park, three dead
A minibus carrying seven Uganda Revenue Authority officials collided with a crossing elephant in Murchison Falls National Park, northwestern Uganda, killing three people and injuring four, including the driver. Authorities urged caution for motorists in protected areas where wildlife frequently cross roads, especially at night.
WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DRC outpacing response as attacks hamper containment
The World Health Organization warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is outpacing response efforts, with about 220 suspected deaths, as attacks on health facilities in Ituri disrupt containment and burial practices fuel transmission; Uganda reports cases, and there is no approved vaccine for Bundibugro ebolavirus, prompting scaled-up but hampered operations in insecure areas.
Ebola crisis expands as Congo toll rises and Uganda reports new cases
The Congo outbreak has about 220 suspected Ebola deaths, with Uganda reporting two new infections bringing its total to seven, and Congo’s suspected cases surpassing 900 mainly in Ituri. The WHO has declared the outbreak a public-health emergency of international concern, while a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain has no approved treatment yet—though Oxford researchers are pursuing one that could enter trials in a couple of months. Response is hampered by fear, attacks on treatment centers, and distrust of authorities, with two Ugandan health workers and three Red Cross volunteers among those affected.
Three dead after vehicle collides with an elephant in Uganda's Murchison Falls National Park
Three people died and four were injured when a vehicle carrying seven Uganda Revenue Authority officials collided with an elephant inside Murchison Falls National Park in Uganda. The Sunday evening crash underlines growing wildlife-vehicle risks in protected areas, with authorities urging drivers to exercise caution as wildlife frequently crosses roads. The elephant's condition was not disclosed.
Ebola alert widens: Uganda reports 3 new cases as Africa CDC flags 10 at‑risk countries
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention warns that 10 African countries are at risk of an Ebola spread, as Uganda confirms three additional cases, signaling a widening outbreak and prompting heightened regional monitoring.
Three Red Cross Volunteers Die as Ebola Outbreak Expands to Uganda
Three Congo Red Cross volunteers from Mongbwalu died after likely contracting Ebola during a March dead-body management mission; the outbreak, which began in Congo, has spread to Uganda, with Uganda reporting five confirmed cases as health authorities and international partners mobilize a response under the WHO emergency declaration.
Bundibugyo Ebola name sparks local concern
Residents of Uganda’s Bundibugyo district react to the Ebola virus type named after their area, arguing that the label fuels stigma and misperception, while scientists emphasize the taxonomy and history of Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BDBV) and its role in regional outbreaks in Uganda and neighboring DR Congo.
Cross-Border Ebola Spread: Uganda Reports New Cases as Congo Outbreak Kills 177
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 177 lives, and neighboring Uganda has reported new cases, signaling cross-border transmission risk and prompting heightened regional surveillance and a coordinated public-health response.
Tracking Ebola's Cross-Border Spread in Congo's War-Torn East
A New York Times graphics-backed report shows how the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, centered in Ituri Province, has spread in a region wracked by conflict, displacement and weak health capacity, with the virus circulating undetected for weeks and now crossing borders into neighboring East African countries. Officials warn the death toll is already among Congo’s worst for a major Ebola outbreak and containment is hampered by continued violence and large population movements, while the World Health Organization says regional risk is high but not a global threat.
India–Africa Forum Summit postponed as Ebola outbreak triggers health alert
The India–Africa Forum Summit slated for late May in Delhi has been postponed due to the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda, with the WHO declaring it a public health emergency of international concern; there are no confirmed cases in India, but travelers from affected countries are advised to report symptoms and seek care if needed.
Prague to observe U.S. doctor exposed to Ebola; officials say public risk is zero
An American doctor exposed to Ebola in Uganda will be admitted to a Prague hospital for three weeks of preventative observation, with Czech officials saying the public risk is zero as the DRC–Uganda outbreak draws international attention and related evacuations continue.