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Ugandan authorities, traders, and the World Health Organization
Uganda-Congo border (Mpondwe)
June 6, 2026
Verified: June 6, 2026
"Uganda has closed its western border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo to prevent the spread of Ebola. Traders are facing significant losses as cargo trucks are blocked at the Mpondwe border post. The current outbreak in Congo is suspected to have infected over 1,000 people. Uganda has confirmed 15 cases linked to the outbreak."
"Uganda has closed its western border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo to prevent the spread of Ebola. Traders are facing significant losses as cargo trucks are blocked at the Mpondwe border post. The current outbreak in Congo is suspected to have infected over 1,000 people. Uganda has confirmed 15 cases linked to the outbreak."
"Previous reports indicated over 1,000 suspected cases and 15 confirmed infections in Uganda, whereas current reports state 488 cases in DRC and 19 cases in Uganda."
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Author: Richard Preston
This classic non-fiction work provides a gripping and scientifically grounded account of the history, nature, and terrifying transmission patterns of the Ebola virus, which is essential for understanding why border closures and strict containment measures are necessary.
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