Uganda reports new imported Ebola case

Uganda has confirmed a new imported case of Ebola, bringing the total number of infections to 16 since the outbreak began in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Ministry of Health reports that most patients are recovering well and the country remains open for business.
Why it matters
Monitoring cross-border disease outbreaks is critical for regional public health security and economic stability in East Africa.
The Independent June 5, 2026 Epidemics Tracker , NEWS Leave a comment
The report relies on official government data and provides a neutral summary of the health situation.
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