Uganda shuts border with DR Congo to contain rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain as cases rise among health workers, despite WHO criticism of the travel ban.

Uganda Closes Border With DR Congo As Rare Ebola Strain Spreads

Uganda shut its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday in a bid to contain the Ebola outbreak that has hit its neighbour, the health ministry announced.

Segundo as autoridades congolesas, mais de 220 mortes suspeitas estão sob análise

The decision to close the border was made by an Ebola task force led by Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo.