International pastors cancel Ugandan crusades over Ebola fears

Prominent international televangelists have canceled their upcoming miracle healing crusades in Uganda due to concerns over an Ebola outbreak. The event organizers are working with health experts to reschedule the gathering for later in the year.
Why it matters
The cancellation highlights the impact of public health crises on large-scale international gatherings and religious tourism.
Top international Pentecostal televangelists Pastor Benny Hinn and Pastor Kenneth Copeland have cancelled their miracle healing crusades in Uganda citing Ebola outbreak fears.
The report is a straightforward account of event cancellations based on public health guidance.
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