Ebola, Uganda

As Trump ends USAID missions, officials fear Ebola outbreak in Uganda may spread
Some health officials in the U.S. fear the shutdown of U.S. Agency for International Development missions may have disastrous results, as the stalling of foreign aid has forced delays in what they said was the "chaotic" early U.
US officials advise travelers to be careful in Uganda because of Ebola
U.S. health officials are telling Americans to take precautions if they travel to Uganda because of an Ebola outbreak.
Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Sudan strain of Ebola amid new outbreak
Uganda has begun a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola following an outbreak that has killed one nurse in the east African country.
Ebola vaccine trial begins in Uganda amid outbreak
Ugandan authorities launched a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola that has killed one nurse in the capital, Kampala.
Uganda starts clinical trial of vaccine for Sudan strain of Ebola
Uganda has begun a trial vaccination programme for the strain of Ebola viral infection that is behind the country's latest outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), while the number of confirmed cases has risen to three.
Ebola outbreak under control, says Uganda government
The minister for health, Ruth Aceng, has reassured the public that the country is under the attack of an Ebola outbreak from southern Sudan, adding that the government through the support of development partners in particular the World Health Organization is under control.
WHO launches Ebola vaccination trial in Uganda
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said that it has launched a first-ever vaccine trial in Uganda for Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus. In a statement, WHO’s Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,
Uganda keeps key rate unchanged but flags uncertain outlook
Uganda's central bank held its key lending rate for the second meeting in a row on Thursday, saying near-term inflation ...
Uganda’s LGBTQ community faces anxiety and uncertainty after U.S. aid freeze
A non-profit organization supporting LGBTQ people in Uganda says its work is being threatened by U.S. President Donald ...
Uganda Sends 1,000 More Soldiers to East Congo Near M23 Conflict, Sources Say
NAIROBI (Reuters) -Uganda has deployed more than 1,000 extra soldiers into east Congo in the last week near an area where the ...
Uganda holds key rate, says near-term inflation looks well-contained
Uganda's central bank held its key lending rate at 9.75% on Thursday, saying that near-term inflation appeared well-contained ...
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Korea gives Uganda Shs53b for cancer fight, health improvement
Ms Sherifah Nabikande, the manager of the National Cancer Management and Capacity Building Project in Uganda, which is under ...
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U.S. Aid Suspension Threatens LGBTQ Support in Uganda
A nonprofit in Uganda, Africa Queer Network, faces operational challenges due to U.S. aid suspension initiated by former President Trump. This move jeopardizes LGBTQ support and health programs, ...
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Wounded buffalo kills American sport hunter in Uganda
An American sport hunter, Frank Stuart Cox was gored to death by an injured buffalo during a scheduled sport hunting ...
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Bank of Uganda maintains policy rate at 9.75% amid rising inflation concerns
Favourable food and energy prices along with relatively low global inflation, have also helped support domestic inflation in Uganda ...