South Sudan & Uganda
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South Sudan relies heavily on Uganda as a primary trade route, source of imports, and regional security partner within the East African Community. The two nations coordinate closely on cross-border issues, including health emergencies.
Accidents
South Sudan: South Sudan is considered at high risk of disease transmission due to its proximity to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, and India has advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel there.
Uganda: Uganda has reported fresh Ebola infections, including among healthcare workers, contributing to the regional outbreak that prompted India's heightened vigilance.
May 27, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
South Sudan: South Sudan is identified as an Ebola-affected region, resulting in Canadian and US travel and immigration restrictions for its residents.
Uganda: Uganda is experiencing an Ebola outbreak, leading to travel and immigration restrictions imposed by Canada and the United States.
May 26, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
South Sudan: South Sudan>>> is another African country affected by the Ebola outbreak, prompting India>>> to advise against non-essential travel there.
Uganda: Uganda>>> is the origin country of the individual suspected of having Ebola and is experiencing an ongoing Ebola outbreak, leading to travel advisories.
May 26, 2026 · 41 articles
International
South Sudan: South Sudan is included in the United States' temporary travel ban due to concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the region.
Uganda: Uganda is also affected by the Ebola outbreak, which has been declared an emergency of international concern, resulting in travel restrictions from the United States.
May 22, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
South Sudan: South Sudan>>> is another African nation with reported Ebola cases, leading to increased surveillance by the India — Gujarat>>> government.
Uganda: The presence of Ebola cases in Uganda>>> has prompted India — Gujarat>>> to intensify screening of travelers from this country.
May 25, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Sudan: South Sudan is assessed to be at high risk of Ebola disease transmission due to its proximity to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Uganda: Uganda is another nation significantly impacted by the Ebola outbreak, receiving medical supplies via the Africa CDC's Eastern Africa RCC to aid affected communities.
May 24, 2026 · 52 articles
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South Sudan: South Sudan is identified as a high-risk neighboring country due to its proximity to the outbreak's epicenter and intense population movement, necessitating reinforced cross-border surveillance.
Uganda: Uganda has confirmed imported Ebola cases from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, leading to heightened surveillance, travel restrictions, and the postponement of national events to prevent further spread.
May 15, 2026 · 446 articles
Accidents
South Sudan: South Sudan>>> is identified as a country at risk of Ebola spread due to its proximity and population movement with the affected regions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> and Uganda>>>.
Uganda: Uganda>>> has reported confirmed Ebola cases linked to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo>>>, leading to border closures and heightened surveillance efforts, while also expressing concern over the Uganda — Bundibugyo virus being named after one of its districts.
May 18, 2026 · 505 articles
Regulatory
South Sudan: South Sudan>>> is identified as a high-risk country for Ebola, prompting health advisories for travelers from its region.
Uganda: Uganda>>> is listed as a high-risk country with reported Ebola cases, leading to increased health surveillance for travelers from its region.
May 21, 2026 · 58 articles
Accidents
South Sudan: South Sudan is among the countries to which the India — India has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel due to Ebola outbreaks.
Uganda: Uganda is experiencing outbreaks of Ebola Disease, leading to a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and a suspected case in India originating from there.
Jun 04, 2026 · 12 articles
Accidents
South Sudan: Neighboring country at risk of cross-border spread due to weak health infrastructure and conflict. Potential outbreak would further destabilize the region.
Uganda: Neighboring country that experienced cases and deaths, declared free of the virus last month. At risk of renewed spread, impacting its health system and economy.
Aug 01, 2026 · 301 articles
Accidents
South Sudan: South Sudan is among the countries for which the Central Government of India has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel due to Ebola concerns, indicating a potential risk factor.
Uganda: Uganda is experiencing an Ebola outbreak, leading to travel advisories and concerns about international spread. This event highlights the country's role as a source of the current Ebola concern.
Jun 07, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
South Sudan: South Sudan is categorized as a high-risk area for potential Ebola transmission due to its proximity to the outbreak's origin.
Uganda: Uganda is identified as a source of the Ebola/Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak, leading to international concern and surveillance efforts.
Jun 25, 2026 · 11 articles
Tech
South Sudan: South Sudan>>> is assessed to be at high risk of disease transmission due to its proximity to the affected countries, Democratic Republic of the Congo>>> and Uganda>>>.
Uganda: Uganda>>> is also affected by the Ebola outbreak, with confirmed cases and deaths, leading to it being declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
May 27, 2026 · 8 articles
Accidents
South Sudan: South Sudan>>> is among the countries whose residents had travel applications suspended by Canada>>> due to the Ebola outbreak.
Uganda: Uganda>>> is experiencing an ongoing Ebola outbreak, contributing to the regional risk that has prompted Nigeria's heightened alert.
May 18, 2026 · 94 articles
International
South Sudan: South Sudan is another country where Uganda has peacekeeping contingents, underscoring its capabilities.
Uganda: Uganda's parliament approved troop deployment to Gaza, marking a significant foreign policy move that could enhance its international standing but also draw domestic criticism.
Jul 21, 2026 · 21 articles
International
South Sudan: South Sudan is one of the countries whose nationals face travel bans from the US due to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Uganda: Uganda has confirmed cases of Ebola linked to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, leading to border closures and quarantine measures. Its authorities have expressed unawareness of US-funded treatment centers.
May 21, 2026 · 627 articles
Business
South Sudan: South Sudan is listed as a potential off-taker of refined products from the refinery, which could help meet its domestic fuel demand.
Uganda: Uganda is expected to be a beneficiary of the refinery's output, potentially reducing its fuel import costs and improving supply security.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
South Sudan: Neighboring country at risk of importation; no confirmed cases reported.
Uganda: Confirmed 20 cases and 2 deaths; implementing cross-border surveillance and response measures.
Mar 09, 2018 · 314 articles
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South Sudan: Neighboring country at risk of cross-border spread. Its preparedness is important.
Uganda: Neighboring country that contained its linked outbreak, declaring itself Ebola-free. Its success provides a model for containment but remains at risk of cross-border spread.
Mar 09, 2018 · 543 articles
International
South Sudan: South Sudan is one of the African countries that has accepted third-country deportees, participating in the U.S. program.
Uganda: Uganda is among the African countries that have agreed to accept deportees, participating in the U.S. program.
Aug 18, 2026 · 27 articles
Accidents
South Sudan: South Sudan>>> is mentioned as a country from which passengers are being screened at India — Ahmedabad>>> International Airport due to Ebola outbreaks in the region.
Uganda: Uganda>>> is mentioned as another African country experiencing an Ebola outbreak, contributing to the global health emergency context.
May 27, 2026 · 19 articles
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South Sudan: South Sudan was included in the Trump administration's travel ban for non-US passport holders due to the Ebola outbreak, despite not being a primary focus of the current event.
Uganda: Uganda has confirmed Ebola infections and one death, and has closed its borders with Democratic Republic of the Congo to contain the spread.
May 31, 2026 · 13 articles
International
South Sudan: South Sudan is among the nations from which the United States has imposed travel restrictions due to the Ebola outbreak.
Uganda: Uganda>>> has reported confirmed cases and deaths linked to the Ebola outbreak, contributing to the regional concern that prompted the United States>>>'s quarantine plans.
May 26, 2026 · 213 articles
Accidents
South Sudan: South Sudan is subject to US travel restrictions due to proximity to the outbreak.
Uganda: Uganda reported 20 cases and two deaths; discharged its last patient, moving toward being declared Ebola-free.
Jul 21, 2026 · 21 articles
Accidents
South Sudan: Borders Ituri province, at risk of imported cases.
Uganda: Contained imported cases and declared itself Ebola-free; remains at risk due to cross-border spread.
Jul 06, 2026 · 410 articles
International
South Sudan: South Sudan was included in the travel ban imposed by the United Arab Emirates as a precautionary measure against the spread of Ebola, despite not being explicitly mentioned as having an outbreak in the articles.
Uganda: Uganda served as a transit point for the medical supplies en route to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has also been affected by the Ebola outbreak, leading to travel restrictions from the United Arab Emirates.
Jun 05, 2026 · 7 articles
International
South Sudan: WFP operates AI trucks in South Sudan.
Uganda: WFP plans to field-test AI trucks in Uganda by 2028.
Apr 20, 2026 · 123 articles
International
Uganda: Uganda recently received eight people from different African countries who were deported from the United States.
Apr 03, 2026 · 24 articles
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