NewzUganda has implemented a mandatory 21-day quarantine for all citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The directive is part of a broader effort by Ugandan authorities to bolster public health defenses against the potential spread of Ebola.
The measure follows reports of Ebola infections in Kenya and Nigeria, heightening regional concerns. The quarantine policy serves as a preventative step to mitigate cross-border transmission risks and manage health security amid the reported outbreaks in neighboring and regional states.
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