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Election of new PDM SACCO officials in Hoima resumes after suspected Ebola case tests negative
HOIMA, May 21, 2026 — The election of new officials of the Parish Development Model SACCOs [PDM SACCOs] in Hoima district has resumed after blood samples from a suspected Ebola patient tested…
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United States responds to Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda with aid of US$ 13mln
KAMPALA, May 20, 2026 — The United States has mobilised an initial US$ 13 million [about Shs 48.1 billion]to support efforts to contain a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of…
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Africa CDC warns of regional Ebola threat as DRC, Uganda declare outbreaks
KAMPALA, May 18, 2026 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [Africa CDC] has warned of a growing risk of regional spread from a new Ebola outbreak centered in the…
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UVRI awarded top regional virology hub
ENTEBBE, June 25, 2025 — Uganda has been designated East Africa’s Centre of Excellence in virology, medical research, and infectious disease control. The recognition, awarded to the Uganda Virus Research Institute [UVRI],…
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No Ebola cases at Mbarara Hospital, director confirms
MBARARACITY, February 7, 2025 – Dr Deus Twesigye, the Acting Hospital Director, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital [MRRH], has confirmed that there are no cases of Ebola at the facility, despite recent claims…
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Uganda announces Ebola outbreak as one confirmed dead
KAMPALA, January 30, 2025 – The Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of Ministry of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease [SVD] in Kampala following positive test of the strain from three National…
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New satellite laboratory to enhance clinical research in Rwenzori Subregion
FORT PORTAL CITY, October 25, 2024 — A new satellite laboratory under construction at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital [FRRH] is set to significantly boost clinical research in the Rwenzori Subregion and…
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EAC and IOM partner to enhance cross-border health security in region
ARUSHA, July 21, 2024: The East African Community [EAC] Secretariat has partnered with the International Organisation for Migration [IOM] to enhance cross-border health security and responses to disease outbreaks in the region.…
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EAC tests activation of regional rapid response mechanism to infectious disease outbreaks
ARUSHA, June 22, 2024 – The EAC table-top simulation exercise [TTX] organised by the EAC Secretariat and Partner States and other technical partners successfully tested the activation of the recently established regional…
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UHRC releases 25th annual report at parliament
KAMPALA – The Uganda Human Rights Commission [ UHRC ] has been commended for capturing socio-economic issues in their 25th annual report. Breaking away from the tradition of focusing solely on political…
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