Are Tourists safe from Ebola in Uganda

Are Tourists safe from Ebola in Uganda Tourism remains safe in Uganda but industry stakeholders and government officials are worried about the PR effects this news has on the global media and the travel and tourism industry. Everyone entering Uganda from DRC and South Sudan will be screened for Ebola. There is no threat for…

Read More

Press Release: Health Status of Uganda Ebola, Marbug Virus

Press Release: Health Status of Uganda Ebola, Marbug Virus Press Release October 15th, 2014 Health Status of Uganda Uganda Tourism Board informs all visitors, travellers and tourists, domestic and international that the Health status of the country is okay contrary to some media reports. On 28th September 2014, one case of the Marburg hemorrhagic fever…

Read More

Uganda Ebola Outbreak not Affecting Tourism Zones: Bwindi, Kibale N.P Ebola Free

Last evening, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Heritage-Uganda issued a statement about the recent  Uganda Ebola outbreak in some parts of the country. The statement reads, “There has been over exaggeration by the media of especially the International Media about Ebola Outbreak in Uganda. We wish to assure our stakeholders that the Ebola outbreak is in…

Read More