Uganda
5 LAS News stories tagged “Uganda”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Nigeria confirms first Ebola case in diplomat’s wife after Uganda holiday
A 42‑year‑old diplomat’s wife who returned to Abuja from a two‑week stay in Kampala has been confirmed as Nigeria’s first Ebola patient, prompting contact tracing of 44 individuals across several countries.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 8 sources
Nigeria confirms imported Ebola case, launches containment with Uganda collaboration
The federal government has verified a single Ebola infection in the Federal Capital Territory, traced to a traveller from Uganda, and is coordinating response measures and contact tracing with Ugandan authorities to prevent further spread.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 21:45 WAT · 4 sources
Nigeria confirms imported Ebola case while Uganda denies domestic outbreak
Nigeria has confirmed a single Ebola infection in Abuja linked to a woman who travelled from Uganda, prompting contact tracing and heightened alerts. Uganda’s health ministry says it has no active cases and is investigating the source of the infection.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 12:45 WAT · 9 sources
Uganda confirms no active Ebola cases amid Nigerian infection report
Uganda’s health ministry says there are no confirmed Ebola cases after Nigeria confirmed a case in a woman who travelled through Uganda. Authorities are investigating her exposure and tightening entry screening.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 12:15 WAT · 3 sources
Nigeria records first Ebola case as virus spreads from DRC via Uganda
Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola infection in a woman who arrived from Uganda, prompting nationwide health alerts while the outbreak continues to expand across Central and West Africa.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 10:45 WAT · 10 sources