Ebola: Uganda denounces 'unfair' restrictions imposed on travelers

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Uganda

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Ebola: Uganda denounces 'unfair' restrictions imposed on travelers

Uganda has criticized air travel restrictions imposed by countries, including the United States, due to the Ebola outbreak that spread to neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. The East African country has recorded only two deaths out of 19 confirmed cases, almost all Congolese nationals who crossed the border. Uganda's response has been widely praised by public health officials.

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