Uganda shuts border with DR Congo as cases of rare Ebola type surge

The decision by the Ugandan Ebola task force, which goes against World Health Organization guidance, follows a rise in health workers exposed to Ebola by Congolese patients who crossed before the outbreak was declared.

• Uganda closes border with Democratic Republic of Congo
• Rare Ebola type cases surging
• Increased infection exposure among health workers
• Decision contradicts WHO guidance
• Region faces catastrophic collision of disease and conflict