Uganda implements a 21-day quarantine for people returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Updated 2026-10-27 · told from many outlets at once

Uganda imposed a 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and restricted travelers with a DRC travel history. The Health Minister said only essential travelers would be allowed entry. No active Ebola cases are reported in Uganda, but investigations are ongoing into a case in Nigeria involving travelers through Uganda.

Uganda ordered a 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Uganda's Ministry of Health stated it has no active Ebola infections.
The Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced the quarantine measure.
Investigations are ongoing into a reported Ebola case in Nigeria.

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Outlets: Africanews, BBC Afrique, BBC News, Capital FM Kenya, Channels TV, Daily Maverick, Daily Monitor (Uganda), Free Malaysia Today, MyJoyOnline, The Business Standard (BD), The Citizen (Tanzania), The ICIR, The Independent (Uganda), The Observer (Uganda)

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