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Uganda Steps Up Ebola Screening at International Airport: Health Ministry

Uganda Steps Up Ebola Screening at International Airport: Health Ministry

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Uganda Steps Up Ebola Screening at International Airport: Health MinistryHealth authorities have reinforced screening procedures at Entebbe International... 22.10.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Uganda Steps Up Ebola Screening at International Airport: Health MinistryHealth authorities have reinforced screening procedures at Entebbe International Airport after a Nigerian woman who tested positive for Ebola was found to have transited through Uganda earlier this month.Permanent Secretary Diana Atwine reportedly inspected the airport’s health screening arrangements to identify potential gaps, while the International Organization for Migration donated thermal scanners to strengthen monitoring at key entry points.No confirmed active Ebola cases have been reported in the country yet, according to the ministry.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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