Tag: Uganda

Uganda declares the deadly Ebola epidemic over

The most recent Ebola outbreak in Uganda, which claimed 55 lives, has been declared to be over. The statement was made on Wednesday by the World Health Organization and the government of Uganda. Ruth Aceng, the minister of health, told reporters that no new instances had been reported […]

Uganda Declares End To Ebola Outbreak

Uganda on Wednesday declared an end to an Ebola virus outbreak that emerged almost four months ago and claimed the lives of 55 people. “We have successfully controlled the Ebola outbreak in Uganda,” Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng said at a ceremony in the central district of Mubende […]

Uganda: Museveni Wins Re-Election

Uganda’s long time President, Yoweri Museveni was on Saturday, re-elected for another five years in office, extending his 35 years in power. Museveni’s main rival at the presidential election, Music Star, Bobi Wine, however, accused the president of rigging the polls. The country’s electoral commission said Museveni won […]