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Uganda is entering what may prove to be one of the most consequential chapters in its history. The story is still unfolding, but its significance is already becoming clear. What happens next will matter not only for Uganda, but far beyond its borders.
Rachael Akidi retweeted
There is a loud silence about the contribution of the assault on civil society organisations and the ongoing gross human rights violations in Uganda to the current struggle of the economy, the unprecedented weakening of the Uganda shilling, and the rising cost of living. Yes, there is Ebola stuff and all, but there is also this loud factor in the country’s face. Pretending about it won’t address it.
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Ugandans returning from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo will be quarantined for 21 days, the health ministry has said, as the country tightens restrictions to contain the spread of Ebola virus. bbc.in/4jAubxf
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I Confirm that, with my approval, earlier this morning, the index case for Nigeria’s first imported Ebola virus disease departed Abuja for Switzerland. The index patient was clinically much improved, stable, conscious, communicating, and her clinical laboratory test results closing towards baseline. This does not mean she is not still infectious, hence the strict protocols in place.
The patient was evacuated along with her spouse who has remained asymptomatic.
I thank all the various clinical staff for the high quality care they provided the patient as well as the public health personnel who ensured the evacuation was carried out in line with best public health measures for such evacuations.
We will provide further updates later this afternoon after the patient and her spouse lands successfully in their destination.
All public health measures are continuing to ensure successful containment of the imported virus. I urge Nigerians to remain vigilant and rely on information from credible sources.
BREAKING NEWS
REPORT: EBOLA PATIENT EVACUATED FROM NIGERIA VIA AIR AMBULANCE
The index patient diagnosed with Ebola virus in Nigeria has been evacuated from the country early this morning through an air ambulance at the private jet wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, ARISE News sources informed us.
ARISE News was tipped off by a news source that the patient who is a woman and wife of a Swiss diplomat in Nigeria would be flown out of Nigeria by 6am this morning through a medivac plane which was already at the airport waiting to evacuate her.
Our crew deployed to the General Aviation Terminal later obtained pictures of the arrival of a convoy of vehicular ambulance from Abuja city centre with diplomatic vehicles in the entourage. The three vehicle convoy had an international Agency vehicle entering the Private Jet section of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport.
Airport officials cordoned off the private wing of the airport but ARISE News eventually obtained videos of a medivac plane with crews eventually evacuating the sick passenger suspected to be the Ebola index case due to the special nature of the medical evacuation.
A source told ARISE News that the Federal Government will make the announcement of the medical evacuation only after the plane has taken off and exited the Nigerian airspace.
Rachael Akidi retweeted
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won reelection, defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of President Donald Trump, in a razor-thin race that capped a deeply polarized presidential race. cnn.it/4BqaGxF
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Aden Duale: Sifuna lost two times in Bungoma, he became a senator because of Baba and Luo votes and he will not get it this time. Sifuna is going to the election for the very first time, in fact, at a very high, from a senator to a president. I don’t even know whether he has the resources. I don’t think Sifuna can call the MPs of Western in Serena, buy them lunch and give them allowances. Oparanya, Wetangula and Musalia can do. Sifuna is driving on the Thika Super Highway or the Expressway at high speed and he is going to crash very soon politically. Ndindi Nyoro and Gachagua are tribalists #CitizenSundayLive
Rachael Akidi retweeted
I welcome the update from Uganda’s Ministry of Health @MinofHealthUG confirming that the country remains Ebola-free, while investigations continue into the recent Bundibugyo Ebola case reported in Nigeria.
I commend Uganda’s continued vigilance, its cooperation with Nigerian authorities, and its important contribution to the response in DRC, including the deployment of health workers and support to treatment facilities.
As transmission continues in DRC and the risk of further cross-border spread persists, close cooperation between our countries, timely information sharing and strong surveillance are essential.
@AfricaCDC stands ready to continue supporting Member States in this collective effort.
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Je salue la déclaration du ministère ougandais de la Santé confirmant que le pays demeure exempt d’Ebola, tandis que les investigations se poursuivent concernant le récent cas d’Ebola dû au virus Bundibugyo signalé au Nigeria.
Je tiens également à saluer la vigilance des autorités ougandaises, leur coopération avec le Nigeria et leur contribution importante à la riposte en RDC, notamment à travers le déploiement de personnels de santé et l’appui aux centres de traitement.
Alors que la transmission se poursuit en RDC et que le risque de propagation transfrontalière persiste, une coopération étroite entre nos pays, un partage rapide des informations et une surveillance renforcée sont indispensables.
Africa CDC continuera d’accompagner les États membres dans cet effort collectif.
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Ofwono Opondo:
I would dare, if you think the gun can rule and sustain, just for a minute, walk downtown (Kampala) without the guns. Walk downtown without escorts and we see.
The Capital Gang, Capital FM
October 25, 2026.
“We need to elect the voters….to elect the leaders, because some of them are illiterate….You can promise them a bridge where there is no water, and they will vote for you.”
Rachael Akidi retweeted
Thoughts & prayers for the Daily Mail’s special correspondent, Thomas Markle, at this difficult time.
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Wow, new obsession unlocked!!
Apparently we are living rent free in @russembkenya’s head.
Three posts about Germany in just 24 hours? Even stalkers are more chill than you guys.
But hey, thanks a lot for putting Germany in the spotlight here in Kenya😘
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✍🏿Public Statement: Update on the Investigation Involving a Traveller To Nigeria and ADDITIONAL Public Health Measures.
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Malawi opposition demands answers over president's prolonged stay abroad bbc.in/4yzJPfW
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@GovUganda has not registered any active Ebola cases for the last 42 days! Come @ExploreUganda ,the beautiful Pearl of Africa! @WHO @UgandaMFA @MinofHealthUG @PSKatusiimeDor @UTAUganda @GCOFUG @OPMUganda @StateHouseUg @JulzKagwa @GCICUganda @Parliament_Ug @ParliamentPFCST @PSF_Uganda
Rachael Akidi retweeted
I’m now 82 years old; looking after your health is very crucial. - President @KagutaMuseveni
@IsaiahAmpumuza
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A US judge has ordered Donald Trump to answer questions under oath in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by 11 December. Trump is suing the BBC over a panorama episode that edited sections of a speech he gave before the riot at the US Capitol in 2021.bbc.com/news/articles/cmy0ry…
