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Uganda temporarily closes DRC border amid escalating Ebola outbreak

Rest of World News: Uganda has closed its border with the DRC due to escalating Ebola outbreak concerns. This decision includes strict health screenings and mandatory isolation for certain entrants as the country aims to prevent the spread of the disease.

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Rest of World News: Uganda has closed its border with the DRC due to escalating Ebola outbreak concerns.

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