Swiss government denies Ebola patient travelled to Congo, contradicting Uganda

Author: ReutersPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Switzerland

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Swiss government denies Ebola patient travelled to Congo, contradicting Uganda

The Swiss government denies that the Ebola patient travelled to Congo, contradicting statements from Uganda. The supplied text gives no further details about the disputed travel history or the evidence cited by either government.

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