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- Uganda will quarantine returning citizens with travel history to Democratic Republic of Congo for 21 days.
Uganda will quarantine returning citizens who have traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo for 21 days, Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced Sunday. The measure aims to prevent the spread of Ebola, though Uganda currently remains Ebola-free. Officials are investigating a Nigerian Ebola case linked to travel from Uganda.
Uganda's decision to implement a 21-day quarantine for returning citizens with travel history to the Democratic Republic of Congo reflects heightened concerns over potential Ebola transmission and aims to safeguard public health.
Uganda will impose a 21-day quarantine on its citizens returning to the country who have a history of travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced on Sunday. The measure is part of intensified Ebola precautions, although Uganda currently remains Ebola-free. Officials are coordinating with Nigerian and international authorities to investigate a Nigerian Ebola case involving a woman who had traveled from Uganda. Genomic analysis suggests the virus strain is closely related to Kenya's index case, though direct links are unconfirmed. The country is also enhancing traveler screening at Entebbe International Airport and land borders, requiring all entrants to complete a passenger locator form. All 60 contacts of a previous Kenyan Ebola case have completed their monitoring period.
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