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Health Ministry Suspends Concerts, Public Rallies Over Ebola Concerns
The Ministry of Health has announced tougher restrictions on public gatherings as Uganda intensifies efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola following confirmed cases linked to the outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Under the new guidelines, concerts, political rallies, crusades, sporting events, and other mass gatherings will either face suspension or require strict clearance and risk assessment from health authorities before taking place. Organizers have been directed to notify health officials in advance and comply with Ebola prevention measures.
The Ministry warned that mass gatherings increase the risk of Ebola transmission because of close physical contact among large crowds. Religious leaders have also been advised to avoid laying hands on worshippers, handshakes, and other forms of direct contact during prayers.
The move comes as Uganda’s Ebola cases rose to seven, including infections involving health workers in Kampala. Authorities say the outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo strain originating from eastern DRC, where hundreds of suspected cases and deaths have already been reported.
Government has already suspended public passenger transport between Uganda and DRC, while several national events have either been postponed or canceled over health fears. This includes the 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations and other large conferences.
Health officials continue to urge the public to observe preventive measures such as avoiding unnecessary physical contact, washing hands regularly, reporting suspected symptoms early, and cooperating with contact tracing teams.
Source: Nile post UG
The Ministry of Health has announced tougher restrictions on public gatherings as Uganda intensifies efforts to prevent the spread of Ebola following confirmed cases linked to the outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Under the new guidelines, concerts, political rallies, crusades, sporting events, and other mass gatherings will either face suspension or require strict clearance and risk assessment from health authorities before taking place. Organizers have been directed to notify health officials in advance and comply with Ebola prevention measures.
The Ministry warned that mass gatherings increase the risk of Ebola transmission because of close physical contact among large crowds. Religious leaders have also been advised to avoid laying hands on worshippers, handshakes, and other forms of direct contact during prayers.
The move comes as Uganda’s Ebola cases rose to seven, including infections involving health workers in Kampala. Authorities say the outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo strain originating from eastern DRC, where hundreds of suspected cases and deaths have already been reported.
Government has already suspended public passenger transport between Uganda and DRC, while several national events have either been postponed or canceled over health fears. This includes the 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations and other large conferences.
Health officials continue to urge the public to observe preventive measures such as avoiding unnecessary physical contact, washing hands regularly, reporting suspected symptoms early, and cooperating with contact tracing teams.
Source: Nile post UG
