Escalation: Uganda closes DRC border over Ebola
On May 27, 2026, Uganda closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due to rising concerns about an Ebola outbreak, which has resulted in eight confirmed cases and one death in Uganda.
The World Bank is mobilizing financing and technical support to assist both Uganda and the DRC in containing the outbreak, which is caused by the rarer Bundibugyo strain of the virus.
The World Health Organization has warned that closing the border could backfire and exacerbate the situation, as it may hinder efforts to control the spread of the virus.
The outbreak was first identified on May 15, 2026, in the DRC, and has since raised alarms about potential regional health crises, reminiscent of past Ebola outbreaks in Central Africa.
While Uganda reports eight cases, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control indicates that the total number of confirmed cases in Uganda could rise, with reports suggesting a total of 19 cases as of June 9.
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