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Health Minister says Uganda has deployed 120+ medics and set up three Ebola treatment centres in DR Congo

International Relations Official claim Uganda (national) 25 Oct 2026 Severity: 1/5

Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi said Ugandan medical teams were running three Ebola treatment centres with 240 beds in Aru, Kasenyi and Butembo in the DRC, with a fourth planned at Bulongo near the border. According to the minister, Uganda has deployed more than 120 medical personnel and trained 748 Congolese health workers. He also said Kasese District has no confirmed Ebola cases or deaths.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Official claim: These are the figures given by Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi; they could not be checked independently.

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