Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, following concerns about the Ebola virus spread. Health officials in Uganda confirmed this step was due to increasing cases in Kampala, the capital.
The outbreak primarily affects Congo’s Ituri province, located along Uganda’s western border. Seven virus cases were confirmed in Kampala, with one death reported, prompting this decision.
Dr. Diana Atwine, a leading official in Uganda’s health ministry, announced the border closure. She stated the measure is temporary, but exceptions exist. Authorized Ebola response teams, humanitarian efforts, food and cargo transport, and security operations can continue. However, they will undergo strict health screening at the border.
Dr. Atwine emphasized that all authorized entrants must adhere to stringent health checks. Additionally, Uganda plans to dispatch Ebola response teams to assist in Congo. The border spans over 500 miles, posing challenges for completely halting migration between the two nations.
The World Health Organization noted that more than 1,000 cases and over 200 deaths have occurred in this outbreak, primarily in Congo. The organization declared the outbreak a global health emergency on May 17.
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