Uganda postpones Martyrs’ Day celebrations over Ebola virus outbreak
Uganda has postponed its Martyrs' Day celebrations due to concerns over an Ebola virus outbreak. The decision was made after consultations with health authorities and religious leaders, as thousands of pilgrims were already en route from the Democratic Republic of Congo. President Museveni emphasized the importance of safeguarding lives and urged pilgrims to return home and follow health precautions.
- ▪Martyrs' Day is one of Africa's largest annual Christian pilgrimages.
- ▪The postponement was announced by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
- ▪Thousands of pilgrims from Ebola-hit eastern DRC were already on their way to the event.
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News Uganda postpones Martyrs’ Day celebrations over Ebola virus outbreak Uganda has suspended the highly popular annual Christian pilgrimage after thousands of pilgrims from Ebola-hit eastern DRC crossed into the country ahead of the feast. iamsevensix/Shutterstock AndreasWailzer 0 Andreas Wailzer Comments 0 Tue May 19, 2026 - 7:16 am EDTTue May 19, 2026 - 7:16 am EDT (LifeSiteNews) — Uganda has postponed the celebration of Martyrs’ Day, one of Africa’s largest annual Christian pilgrimages, amid concerns over an Ebola virus outbreak as thousands of pilgrims were already en route. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni announced the news following consultation with national health authorities and religious leaders.
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