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Order a long-term news report on Uganda
Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Joy Online
… The patient in Nigeria had been on holiday in Uganda and travelled through Entebbe Airport on October 3. …
Ebola scientists to probe Nigeria case origin, Africa CDC saysJoy Online
… Nigeria confirmed a case in Abuja on October 20 in a woman who had travelled from Uganda. …
Verify travellers’ phone numbers to help trace Ebola cases – Prof AmuasiJoy Online
… The patient arrived from Uganda on October 3 and developed symptoms four days later. …
Airport temperature checks offer comfort but won’t catch Ebola – Prof AmuasiJoy Online
… In an attempt to prevent the virus spreading, neighbouring Uganda has banned all non-essential travel to and from DR Congo and says its citizens returning from there will be quarantined for 21 days. …
Nurse killed in attack while responding to Ebola alert in DR CongoJoy Online
… In an attempt to prevent the virus spreading, neighbouring Uganda has banned all non-essential travel to and from DR Congo and says its citizens returning from there will be quarantined for 21 days. …
Nurse killed in attack while responding to Ebola alert in DR CongoJoy Online
… She said the next phase should expand the initiative’s reach beyond its seven participating countries: Burkina Faso, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique and Ghana. …
Ghana risks industrial stagnation if research fails to reach industry – ZanetorJoy Online
… Uganda’s restrictions follow questions after two people who had travelled through the country tested positive for Ebola in Kenya and Nigeria. …
Uganda imposes 21-day quarantine on citizens returning from DR Congo over Ebola fearsJoy Online
… Pate said contacts linked to the case are being traced, quarantined and tested, with some results negative and others still pending Nigeria has recorded only one confirmed Ebola case from a traveller who had visited Uganda Uganda, which borders the Democratic Republic of Cong …
Nigeria Ebola case linked to virus found in Kenya index case, health minister saysJoy Online
… The milestone, confirmed through rigorous Outbreak Response Assessments (OBRA), places Ghana alongside Burundi, Guinea-Bissau, the Republic of Congo and Uganda, which also successfully closed their type 2 poliovirus outbreaks in August 2026. …
Ghana successfully ends type 2 poliovirus outbreak, maintains over 95% immunisation coverage – GHSJoy Online
… The US has warned its citizens against travelling to Kenya, while neighbouring countries such as Uganda, Ethiopia and Somalia are also on alert. …
Woman, 65, becomes second patient to die of Ebola in KenyaFormer Ghana international Odartey Lamptey says the Black Stars must win both qualifying fixtures against Somalia or risk missing the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, after back-to-back defeats to Ivory Coast and The Gambia in their opening Group C games. The doubleheader takes place on November 12 and 16.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Ghana international Odartey Lamptey says the Black Stars must win both qualifying fixtures against Somalia or risk missing the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, after back-to-back defeats to Ivory Coast and The Gambia in their opening Group C games. The doubleheader takes place on November 12 and 16.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Beach Soccer team qualified for the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations by beating Nigeria and has been placed in Group A with hosts Senegal (seven-time champions), Mozambique, and Uganda. The tournament will be hosted in Senegal, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals and the winners securing FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualification.
5 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah praised African athletes' performance at the Youth Olympic competition in Senegal, where the continent won three rugby medals. He cited the achievements of Kenya and Madagascar's women's teams and South Africa's men's side as evidence of Africa's sporting talent and potential with proper investment.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
A British healthcare worker who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo will be flown back to the UK. It is the first confirmed case of a UK national contracting Ebola during the recent DR Congo outbreak, which has resulted in more than 5,000 deaths.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →
A British national in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola, marking the first confirmed case of a UK national contracting the virus during the most recent outbreak, which has caused more than 5,000 deaths. The UK government said it has established procedures in place and that the risk to the UK public remains low.
4 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda has arrested former deputy military chief and presidential adviser Peter Elwelu over allegations of involvement in activities aimed at destabilising the country. The arrest follows his demotion from lieutenant general rank to private by defence chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, with authorities citing possession of 15 guns and involvement in subversive activities.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda has begun withdrawing its military forces from Somalia after nearly two decades of involvement, with all troops—including those under the African Union mission—to exit by the end of 2027 in a phased withdrawal, handing over security responsibilities to Somali forces.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Health authorities in Nigeria confirmed that samples from two suspected Ebola cases in the country's northeast region tested negative after two rounds of testing. Nigeria has one confirmed Ebola case, a Swiss woman who travelled from Uganda, while the Democratic Republic of Congo remains the center of the outbreak with more than 5,000 deaths since May.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 5,000 people and infected more than 10,000 since May, making it the world's second-largest outbreak. The Bundibugyo species outbreak has spread to eight provinces and across borders to Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda, with delayed detection, conflict, and strained health services hampering control efforts.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's disease control centre said health authorities are investigating two suspected Ebola cases in the country's northeast region, with the individuals isolated pending laboratory confirmation. The cases come after Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in more than a decade last week in a Swiss woman who had travelled to Uganda.
1 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Rosatom said Russia is discussing large nuclear power plant projects with Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia and Egypt, and has detailed negotiations underway with Egypt, Tanzania, Togo and Namibia on floating nuclear technology.
1 November 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 5,000 people have died in an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that began in May, with over 10,300 confirmed cases across eight provinces and a case fatality rate of 48.6%. The outbreak is the country's deadliest on record and the second largest in history, with the Bundibugyo species responsible and no current treatment or vaccine available for this strain.
1 November 2026 · Joy Online →
CAF president Patrice Motsepe defended maintaining the Africa Cup of Nations on a two-year schedule through 2028, then moving to a three-year cycle with tournaments in 2031 and 2033. The decision was made to protect African football, the 54 member associations, and African players working abroad, and amid concerns about the proposed Africa Nations League's development timeline.
30 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Africa CDC has urged African countries to strengthen cross-border cooperation as an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus spreads beyond the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As of October 26, the outbreak had recorded 10,172 confirmed cases and 4,932 confirmed deaths across five affected countries and territories, making it the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies beat Nigeria's Edo Queens in a WAFU B qualifier final replay to secure their place in the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League. After CAF nullified an earlier penalty shootout loss, Ampem Darkoa won the replay 2-1 during extra time to earn their second appearance in the continental competition.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Major airline groups have asked the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reconsider new requirements for all US-bound travellers to attest they have not been in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the prior 21 days, saying the rules taking effect November 3 are unworkable and give insufficient time for airlines to modify procedures.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Kenya President William Ruto has confirmed that Bayern Munich and Ajax will play the opening match at the country's new 60,000-capacity Raila Odinga International Stadium on January 5, 2027. The fixture will mark the official opening of the Nairobi venue, which is expected to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda Airlines began scheduled commercial flights to Accra on October 27, 2026, operating four-times-weekly services linking Entebbe, Lagos and Accra. The new route is expected to enhance regional connectivity, trade, investment and tourism between West and East Africa.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service has activated its Ebola preparedness arrangements and conducted simulation exercises to strengthen the country's response capacity, following outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The GHS is monitoring developments across affected countries and has intensified surveillance and emergency planning.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof John Amuasi, KCCR's Global Health Lead, said Ghana should collect accurate passenger information, including verified phone numbers, to strengthen Ebola detection at borders. He cautioned that airport temperature checks and hand sanitizers have limited value in identifying infected travellers, as visibly ill passengers are unlikely to board flights.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Africa CDC is deploying a team of leading Ebola scientists to Nigeria to investigate how the country's first Ebola patient in over a decade contracted the Bundibugyo species, particularly since her travel documents show she had not visited the outbreak epicenter in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Scientists will also investigate a potential link between the Nigerian patient and Kenya's first reported case, with genomic sequencing showing the viruses in both patients were closely related.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof John Amuasi of the KCCR has urged Ghana to verify travellers' phone numbers to help authorities trace them if they develop Ebola symptoms after arrival, saying accurate passenger data is more important than airport temperature checks alone. His call comes as Nigeria and Kenya report imported Ebola cases linked to travel from Uganda and DR Congo.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Prof John Amuasi warns that airport temperature checks and visible screening measures will not catch Ebola cases, and that Ghana should instead prioritise accurate passenger records and reliable contact tracing, as people with visible Ebola symptoms are unlikely to board aircraft.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A nurse was killed and another health worker seriously injured in an attack by local youths in north-eastern DR Congo while responding to an Ebola alert; the attackers accused the health workers of contaminating water and spreading the virus. Uganda has banned non-essential travel to and from DR Congo and will quarantine returning citizens for 21 days in response to the outbreak, which has killed over 4,800 people since May.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A nurse was killed and another health worker seriously injured in an attack by local youths in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo who accused them of contaminating water sources and spreading Ebola. The WHO condemned the attack, while Uganda has banned non-essential travel to and from DRC and imposed a 21-day quarantine for returning citizens.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Environment, Science and Technology Minister Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has warned that Ghana risks industrial stagnation if universities and research institutions fail to translate scientific discoveries into practical solutions for businesses and industry, citing a disconnect between academic research and commercial application that limits the country's ability to turn scientific knowledge into industrial growth and economic development.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda's health ministry has imposed a 21-day quarantine at citizens' own cost for those returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where more than 4,800 have died in the country's deadliest Ebola outbreak since May. The restrictions include barring transit through Uganda and intensified screening at airports and border crossings, following cases reported in Kenya and Nigeria.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Genomic analysis shows Nigeria's only confirmed Ebola case is closely related to the strain detected in Kenya's index case, according to Nigeria's health minister. Nigerian authorities found no evidence of direct contact between the cases, and contacts are being traced, quarantined, and tested.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Health Service announced in October 2026 that Ghana successfully closed its type 2 poliovirus outbreak in August 2026, following sustained immunisation campaigns and disease surveillance. The achievement, confirmed through Outbreak Response Assessments, places Ghana alongside four other African nations that closed their type 2 polio outbreaks in the same month, with the country maintaining immunisation coverage above 95 per cent since introducing the Inactivated Polio Vaccine in 2018.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A 65-year-old woman, a close family member of Kenya's first Ebola victim, has died, bringing the death toll to two. Seven other Ebola patients are receiving treatment at isolation facilities, with all cases contained within one cluster and no evidence of community spread.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →