In Newscountry
Uganda
East Africa
Why in news
May 2026
Uganda confirmed an Ebola case imported from DRC as WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern.
Key facts
- Uganda confirmed an Ebola case imported from DRC as WHO declared a global health emergency.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location, capital, neighbours, and the recent development that put it in the news.
Mains
Mains (GS-2): bilateral relations with India and regional geopolitics.
Asked in UPSC
2023, 2022, 2007, 2006, 2002, 2001, 2000
Frequently asked questions
Why is Uganda in the news?
May 2026: Uganda confirmed an Ebola case imported from DRC as WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern.
Why is Uganda important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location, capital, neighbours, and the recent development that put it in the news. Mains (GS-2): bilateral relations with India and regional geopolitics.
Last updated: 2026-10-09