Ugandan authorities have closed the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo with immediate effect as a rare Ebola outbreak, identified as the Bundibugyo strain, intensifies in the region.
The decision follows a sharp rise in suspected cases in eastern Congo, now approaching 1,000, alongside growing concern over infections among Ugandan health workers exposed before the outbreak was officially declared on May 15.
The Ministry of Health says only emergency crossings will be permitted for response teams, cargo and security operations, with mandatory 21-day isolation for entrants from Congo.
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