US extends Ebola travel restrictions on Uganda, DR Congo, South Sudan

U.S. Extends Ebola Travel Restrictions on Uganda, Congo and South Sudan for 30 Days; Africa CDC Calls It a “Double Standard”

The CDC says overland travel from Congo, where the Bundibugyo outbreak “continues to spread,” keeps Uganda on the list even though Kampala declared its own outbreak over in July. Kenya, which recorded its first case and death this month, is not included.

By Today News AfricaOctober 13, 2026Updated October 13, 2026

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