### [2026-05-23](/feed/2026/05/23/index.md)

##### 2026 Ebola epidemic
# India issues a travel advisory to Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and South Sudan amidst the Ebola outbreak. 




### Sources:

1. [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-govt-travel-advisory-congo-south-sudan-uganda-ebola-outbreak/article71016933.ece/amp/)

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