Uganda imposes mandatory 21-day DRC quarantine as regional Ebola threat expands
Uganda has implemented a mandatory 21-day quarantine for travelers arriving from the DRC to prevent the spread of Ebola. Despite the strict measures, officials confirm that Uganda remains free of the virus.
Why it matters
Proactive border health measures are critical for regional stability and preventing the cross-border transmission of highly infectious diseases.
Ugandans returning home with a recent history of travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will now face a mandatory 21-day quarantine, Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi announced on Sunday.
The strict measure comes as Uganda intensifies its border precautions to safeguard against a widening regional Ebola threat, despite maintaining that the country remains entirely free of the virus.
The new directive follows an announcement that all 60 local contacts linked to a Kenyan Ebola case have completed their 21-day monitoring period without developing symptoms and have been officially discharged. Health authorities traced these individuals across key points of entry and exit, hotels, and public transport networks tied to cross-border transit through Uganda.
Speaking to the press in Kampala on Sunday, October 25, 2026, Dr Baryomunsi sought to reassure the public while stressing the need for heightenened vigilance.
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