Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo as officials work to prevent further spread of the ongoing Ebola outbreak centered in Congo’s Ituri province. Seven confirmed Ebola cases have already been reported in Kampala, though health authorities say the country has strong disease surveillance and response systems in place. Limited cross-border movement will still be allowed for humanitarian operations, cargo transport, security, and Ebola response teams under strict health screening protocols. The outbreak, which has surpassed 1,000 cases and more than 200 deaths, involves the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which no approved vaccine currently exists, raising additional concern among global health experts. Read the full story at the New York Times
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