Publichealth
4 LAS News stories tagged “Publichealth”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Uganda orders 21‑day quarantine for citizens returning from Congo amid Ebola concerns
Ugandan officials announced a 21‑day quarantine for citizens who have travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, following recent Ebola cases linked to the region. The move comes as Uganda declares itself Ebola‑free but tightens border controls.
LAS News Desk · 26 Oct 2026, 00:15 WAT · 3 sources
NCDC to pay Ebola contacts N100,000 weekly to ease isolation costs
Nigeria’s NCDC has approved a weekly stipend of N100,000 for people under isolation or quarantine amid an Ebola outbreak in the Federal Capital Territory, aiming to cover accommodation and feeding costs. The move follows an increase in primary contacts to 53.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 18:45 WAT · 9 sources
France reports first human death from livestock‑borne Shamonda virus
French authorities confirmed the first known human case of Shamonda virus, a livestock disease, in a severely immunocompromised patient who died in early October. Officials stated there is no risk to the general public.
LAS News Desk · 25 Oct 2026, 18:15 WAT · 6 sources
Nigeria confirms imported Ebola case in Abuja, activates containment measures
Nigeria has confirmed a single imported Bundibugyo ebolavirus case in the Federal Capital Territory, with 44 contacts traced and emergency response activated.
LAS News Desk · 20 Oct 2026, 19:45 WAT · 8 sources