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Uganda Temporarily Closes Border With DRC Over Ebola Outbreak

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health Dr. Diana Atwine, has temporarily closed it’s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), due to the continued escalation in the scale of the Ebola outbreak in the neighbouring country. “Uganda is temporarily closing the border with the DRC with immediate effect. The only Exceptions are for authorized […]

Kenyan Coast Strengthens Position As Regional Tourism Hub During POATE 2026

The Kenyan Coast is increasingly anchoring the strong performance of the East African market into Kenya, as regional travel from Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda continues to drive tourism growth and sustain year-round business for coastal hotels and resorts. This momentum was evident during the ongoing Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026 in Kampala, where […]

Three New Ebola Cases Confirmed in Uganda

The Ministry of Health has confirmed three new cases of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to five. According to the Director General Health Services, Dr. Charles Olaro, the new cases include two Ugandans and a Congolese national. “A Ugandan driver who transported the country’s first […]

La Fang Eco Resort Launches Campaign To Plant Two Million Trees on Dolwe Island

La Fang Eco Resort has launched an ambitious environmental conservation campaign aimed at planting two million trees on Dolwe Island, a unique rocky island landscape on Lake Victoria where trees rarely grow naturally. The initiative is part of the resort’s long-term commitment to sustainability, ecological restoration, and responsible tourism. Through the campaign, every guest visiting […]

Breaking! Ebola Outbreak Confirmed In Bundibugyo District

The Ministry of Health has today, confirmed Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease outbreak. According to the Ministry Permanent Secretary Dr Diana Atwine, there has been one case of a 59-year-old Congolese male who was admitted at Kibuli Muslim Hospital on 11th May, 2026. “He presented with Respiratory distress, Episodes of fevers, epigastric pain, nausea, fever and […]

New Entebbe Specialised Hospital to Enhance Eye care & ENT treatment

hospital is set to enhance specialised medical and surgical treatment for ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) conditions across the country. “This hospital is going to be concentrating on specialised areas of the eyes, the ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) and also along the way we will also introduce other specialities like maxillofacial surgeries, neurosurgeries, spine […]

UWA Takes Over Management of Bugoma Central Forest Reserve

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has taken over the management of Bugoma Central Forest Reserve, in a bid to curb widespread degradation and encroachment of Uganda’s most ecologically significant forest. Over the weekend, Prime Minster Robinah Nabbanja announced the takeover during a meeting in Kikuube district, noting that it will help restore and protect the […]

Two Rwandese Nationals Imprisoned Over Selling Fake HIV/AIDS Drugs

The Masaka Magistrate’s Court has sentenced two Rwandese nationals to a three years imprisonment term or pay a fine of UGX 300,000 over selling a fake herbal concoction that purportedly cures HIV/AIDS to a number of unsuspecting individuals in Masaka city. The Magistrate Grade One Abdallah Kayiza, convicted Festo Katanye Mugabe, 37, from Kanombe, Nyarugunga […]

43 Recovered Artifacts to Be Showcased at International Museum Day

The State Minister for Tourism Martin Mugarra, has revealed that 43 pieces of Ugandan artifacts that were previously kept in the Netherlands for over 50 years, are set to be showcased at this year’s international Museum day as part of the country’s efforts to safeguard and showcase its cultural heritage. During the launch of the […]