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The Current Ebola Outbreak Is Less Deadly Than Past Waves, but Risks Remain High

The current Ebola outbreak's death rate is 26%, lower than the 40-70% seen in the 2014–16 West Africa outbreak. Here's how Bundibugyo compares to other Ebola strains historically.

Medical Daily

Uganda dissidents on trial as president’s son tightens control

Uganda's army chief, General Kainerugaba, has ordered the arrest of leading activists and politicians in recent weeks, and this weekend shut down the country's main independent media group. Two of those arrested appear in court this Tuesday: opposition figure Kizza Besigye and his lawyer.

Radio France Internationale

‘I was devastated’: the Nigerian with albinism deported under Trump’s asylum crackdown

Her two siblings both gained asylum before the Trump administration’s changes to immigration policy. But instead of being allowed to join them, she is being deported to Uganda

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Meet the world's most fertile woman who gave birth to 44 children, including three sets of quadruplets

When Mariam Nabatanzi from Uganda gave birth to her first set of twins at just 13 years old, she had no idea her life would become one of the most extraordinary stories in modern medical history. Over the next two decades, she gave birth to 44 children through a remarkable…

The Times of India

Uganda's army chief orders shutdown of country's biggest media group

The most prominent media outlets in Uganda remain unable to operate after the army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Museveni and his likely successor, ordered the military shutdown on Sunday of the country's largest media group's headquarters in Kampala. The move has drawn widespread criticism.

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Ebola Cases Have Surpassed 1,100 as the CDC Activates Its Highest-Level Emergency Response

The DRC Ebola outbreak has exceeded 1,100 cases. The CDC activated Level One response on June 26, 2026. Here's what the U.S. is doing and who needs to take action.

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Uganda's Military Chief Says He Can Close 'ANY Media House' — Then Sends Soldiers to Shut Down NTV and Daily Monitor

Ugandan military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba closed media outlets, sparking concerns over press freedom. His actions highlight growing influence amid Pres Museveni's reliance on military authority.

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Ugandan army chief orders the closure of a major news platform

Uganda's military chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the shutdown of a major news organization

The Independent UK

Uganda army chief shuts down media group amid widespread curb on free speech

Uganda's leading independent media group said it was under "military siege" on Sunday after the army chief ordered the shutdown of its newspapers, TV station and radio outlets. This comes amid a widespread crackdown on free speech, initiated by President Yoweri Museveni's son.

Radio France Internationale

'I do not believe in free press': Uganda military chief orders media shutdown of major outlets

Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the president's son, ordered the closure of two leading media outlets on Sunday, declaring that he did "not believe in a free press" and that journalists should be guided by government loyalists.

The Times of India

Israel declassifies Entebbe raid documents on eve of 50th anniversary

Secret documents reveal Israeli officials privately weighed negotiations before ordering the daring 1976 Uganda hostage rescue operation.

Euronews

Israel releases classified documents detailing 1976 Entebbe raid to free more than 100 hostages

Israel has released documents detailing the 1976 Operation Entebbe, a daring raid to rescue more than 100 hostages from an airport in Uganda

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia imposes travel ban on 3 African countries, halts visas over Ebola concerns

Saudi Arabia has barred its citizens from travelling to three African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, and has suspended the issuance of all visas for travellers arriving from these nations as part of new measures to prevent the spread of Ebola.

The Times of India

Ebola Reaches France for the First Time in This Outbreak — Here Is What U.S. Travelers Need to Know Right Now

Ebola has been confirmed in France in a doctor back from the DRC. Here's what U.S. travelers need to know about CDC airport screening, travel restrictions, and risk.

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DRC Ebola Outbreak Hits 1,003 Cases and 254 Deaths Making It the Second Largest Outbreak in Recorded History

As of June 22, 2026, Congo's Ebola outbreak has 1,003 confirmed cases and 254 deaths — the second largest on record. Contact tracing stands at only 55%.

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CDC Issues New 30-Day Ebola Entry Order Covering DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan; Screening at JFK, Atlanta, and Dulles

CDC issued a new 30-day Ebola entry order on June 21, 2026, for DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. The Bundibugyo strain has caused 198+ deaths. No approved vaccine exists.

The Economic Times

Ebola scare ends in Kerala as suspected patient's test returns negative

Kerala's Ebola scare has concluded with a suspected patient testing negative for the virus. A 52-year-old woman, recently returned from South Sudan via Uganda, was admitted to Kottayam Medical College Hospital with concerning symptoms. Officials confirmed the negative result late Friday, allaying fears. The patient, now symptom-free, has been moved…

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The Ebola Outbreak in DRC Just Hit 837 Confirmed Cases. The CDC Has a Dire Projection — Here's What It Means for the U.S.

Ebola DRC: 837 confirmed cases, 196 dead as of June 15. No vaccine or treatment for Bundibugyo strain. CDC models project 20,000+ cases in 90 days. JFK screening active.

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Africa CDC chief says the continent needs to invest its own funds in Ebola response, vaccine

African officials must step up financing to respond and develop vaccines for the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

Radio France Internationale

Ebola death toll in DRC and Uganda passes 200 as funding pledges fall short

The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda has claimed more than 200 lives in its first month, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. With hundreds more cases confirmed, it is the worst Ebola emergency in years – yet less than 10 percent of pledges made…

The Independent UK

Ebola making pregnant women avoid hospital – sparking fears of spike in maternal deaths

Exclusive: Fear is starting to keep pregnant women away from hospitals, in a country that has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world

The Economic Times

Ebola cases increase almost 40% in week as death toll passes 200

An Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed over 200 lives. This is the worst outbreak at this stage, with thousands of potential contacts. The situation is difficult due to insecurity and funding delays. Efforts are underway to control the spread and develop treatments. Contact tracing is a major…

The Guardian - US

CDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda

Number of people infected now tops 1,000 though health officials say the global risk remains low

The Independent UK

Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200

The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed 204 deaths, with 894 confirmed cases, Africa’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said

Medical Daily

Ebola Outbreak 2026: Singapore Activates Changi Airport Screening as WHO Declares Global Health Emergency

Singapore has launched Ebola border surveillance at Changi Airport amid the 2026 WHO-declared outbreak. Here's what's in place, who's at risk, and what travelers must know.

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