Ebola: Uganda deploys about 50 experts in DRC

Uganda's Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced the deployment of about 50 experts to the DRC during a visit to Bunia on July 7, 2026. A treatment center is operational in Aru and another is being set up in Kasenyi, with logistical support. Uganda has recorded 20 confirmed cases and only 2 deaths, highlighting the importance of early treatment. Full border reopening depends on the health situation, but passage remains allowed for trucks, health workers, humanitarians, and security forces.