Africa 26 October 2026, 04:44 via Daily Maverick 3 outlets

Uganda imposes 21-day quarantine on citizens returning from Congo

Ugandan citizens returning to the country with a history of travel to Democratic Republic of Congo will be quarantined for 21 days, Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi said on Sunday as Uganda tightened Ebola precautions.

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