18/05/2026
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The Ministry of Health has urged Batswana to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda following outbreaks of the deadly Ebola disease.
The alert follows confirmation by the World Health Organization (WHO) of Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus in both countries, with the outbreak declared a Public Health Emergency of
In a press statement released today, the Ministries of Health and Local Government and Traditional Affairs said they are working with partners to intensify surveillance and strengthen national preparedness systems in response to the escalating risk.
Botswana currently has no confirmed cases, but officials warn of importation risk due to regional freight routes and air travel connections through major hubs such as Johannesburg, Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Kigali.
