border closure
Coverage of border closure in the Nexus archive.
- Uganda closes its border with Congo over Ebola outbreak
Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo to contain a suspected outbreak of a rare Ebola strain. The move aims to prevent the spread of the virus, which is currently surging in Congo.
- Uganda closes border with DR Congo as cases of rare Ebola type surge
Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) amid a surge in suspected cases of the Bundibugyo type of Ebola, which has no approved treatments. The decision, conflicting with WHO guidance, highlights growing public health concerns despite Uganda's prior Ebola response experience.
- 'Catastrophic collision' of Ebola and conflict, WHO head says as Uganda closes border
The WHO head warns of a 'catastrophic collision' between the Ebola outbreak and ongoing conflict in Uganda, prompting the country to close its borders. Red Cross workers are deployed in Ituri Province to address the crisis, highlighting the severity of the situation.