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Alur Kingdom issues Ebola prevention guidelines and advises against cultural gatherings

Humanitarian & Crises Single source Uganda (national) May 2026 (day not reported) Severity: 2/5

The Alur Kingdom issued Ebola prevention guidelines urging residents to follow Ministry of Health procedures amid a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in north-eastern DRC and imported cases in Uganda. The kingdom advised against major cultural events, including Agwara and Ndara dances and last funeral rites, unless cleared by health authorities. The article reports that the Ministry of Health had confirmed two imported cases and 127 contacts.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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