Uganda Closes Border With Congo As Ebola Outbreak Rages (Live Updates)
Uganda has decided to close its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo due to an ongoing Ebola outbreak that has resulted in over 220 deaths. This decision comes despite warnings from the World Health Organization that such measures are often ineffective. The situation is exacerbated by conflict in the region, which complicates efforts to contain the disease.
- ▪Uganda's border closure is a response to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- ▪The World Health Organization has criticized border closures as ineffective and based on fear.
- ▪The Ebola death toll has risen to 220, prompting calls for international cooperation to address the crisis.
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BreakingBusinessUganda Closes Border With Congo As Ebola Outbreak Rages (Live Updates)ByMary Whitfill Roeloffs,Forbes Staff. Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture.Follow AuthorMay 27, 2026, 10:57am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineOfficials in Uganda on Wednesday ordered the country close its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo as its neighbor to the east struggles to contain an Ebola outbreak that has already hopped the border and killed more than 220 people across the two countries.
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