Uganda Imposes 21-Day Quarantine for Travelers Returning from DR Congo
Source reports published 25 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 8:28 pm AEST
Uganda has implemented a 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to concerns about the Ebola outbreak. The measure includes enhanced checks at airports and land crossings, and requires travelers to complete contact forms.
What happened
- Uganda announced a 21-day quarantine for individuals returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
- Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi stated this decision was prompted by Ebola cases in Kenya and Nigeria.
- The quarantine requires travelers to pay for their accommodation and monitoring.
- Security footage at Entebbe International Airport has been reviewed to assess potential interactions between travelers.
- Investigations are underway regarding a Nigerian woman who contracted Ebola after visiting Uganda, with officials questioning the possibility of exposure through contacts in Kampala.
- Simultaneously, Kenya reported a second Ebola death linked to a traveler who passed through Entebbe airport.
- Genetic testing has revealed closely related viruses in both cases, but a direct link has not been established.
- Sixty individuals monitored after possible contact with the Kenyan patient have completed their 21-day quarantine period.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to urge stronger border monitoring and cooperation, while the DRC has recorded over 9,700 cases and 4,687 deaths related to the outbreak.
Original reporting
- Al Jazeera: Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for citizens returning from DR Congo
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