We are following press reports and police statements of an improvised explosive device discovered at a Kampala-area church in the Rubaga division September 3 which police located and defused along with unconfirmed reports of potential additional devices. We remind you that the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Advisory for Uganda is at a Level 3 …
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The U.S. Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Uganda on June 12, 2023. Updated to reflect recently enacted anti-LGBTQI+ legislation. Reconsider travel to Uganda due to crime, terrorism, and anti-LGBTQI+ legislation. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Country summary: There remains a threat of terrorist attacks in Uganda and throughout the region. Terrorist attacks …
Read More» U.S. EMBASSY KAMPALA Routine Message for U.S. Citizens January 20, 2023 Declaration of the End of the Ebola Outbreak in Uganda The Ugandan government, in coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO), declared the end of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda on January 11, 2023. Concurrently, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and …
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Location: Uganda – Mubende and Kassanda districts Event: On November 26, the Government of Uganda (GOU) announced the extension of the restrictions in Mubende and Kassanda districts in response to the Sudan Ebola Virus (SUDV) outbreak. The 21-day extension restricts movements in and out of Mubende and Kassanda districts and imposes a curfew in effect from …
Read More» Location: Uganda – Mubende and Kassanda districts Event: On November 5, the Government of Uganda (GOU) announced the extension of the lockdown in Mubende and Kassanda districts in response to the Sudan Ebola Virus (SUDV) outbreak. The 21-day extension restricts movements in and out of Mubende and Kassanda districts and imposes a curfew in effect from …
Read More» Health Alert – Update on Ebola Situation Location: Uganda Event: As of October 25, 2022, the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH) has reported 95 confirmed Sudan Ebolavirus (SUDV) cases, 28 confirmed deaths and 34 recoveries. On October 16, 2022, President Yoweri Museveni declared a three-week lockdown in Mubende and Kassanda districts in an effort to contain …
Read More» Health Alert – Deferral of Non-Essential Travel to Mubende/Kassanda Regions Location: Uganda – Mubende and Kassanda districts Event: On October 15, in response to the Sudan Ebola Virus (SUDV) outbreak, Ugandan President President Museveni imposed restrictions on movements in and out of Mubende and Kassanda districts. There is a curfew in effect from 7:00 pm to …
Read More» Location: Uganda Event: As of October 6, at 11:59 p.m. ET, all U.S.-bound passengers who have been in Uganda in the 21 days prior to their arrival will be routed to one of the following designated airports: New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), or Washington (IAD) for enhanced screening. Out of an abundance of caution, the …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kampala (October 5, 2022) Location: Uganda – Several Districts including Mubende, Kassanda, Kyegegwa, Kagadi and Bunyangabu. Event: The Ugandan Ministry of Health (MOH) declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) caused by the Sudan ebolavirus strain (SUDV) in 5 districts in Uganda with a number of confirmed deaths and cases. No vaccines or therapeutics have been approved for prevention or …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Kampala (September 26, 2022) Location: Uganda Mubende District Event: The Ugandan Ministry of Health (MOH) declared an outbreak of Sudan Ebolavirus (SUDV) with one death confirmed and several suspected cases in the Central Region district of Mubende. No vaccines or therapeutics have been approved for prevention or treatment of the Sudan Ebolavirus. CDC has issued …
Read More» Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Kampala (9 August 2022) Location: Countrywide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Monkeypox in Multiple Countries . The World Health Organization has determined the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern ( click here to view the WHO’s determination). On August 4, the U.S. Department …
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WORLDWIDE CAUTION | August 2, 2022 On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued …
Read More» Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, request a ballot, and …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda (December 16, 2021) Location: UGANDA, countrywide Event: Globally, during the holiday season there is the potential for increased crime and acts of violent extremism. Globally, planned attacks and criminal activity often occur in crowded public locations such as holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation …
Read More» Uganda – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel to Uganda due to crime and terrorism. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Uganda due to COVID-19, indicating a low level of COVID-19 in the country. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 and related restrictions and conditions in Uganda. Country summary: Terrorist groups active in Uganda have claimed responsibility for …
Read More» Location: Uganda, countrywide Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight to the …
Read More» United States Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown is pleased to invite interested U.S. citizens to a virtual Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, December 8th at 11:00am. During the Town Hall, Embassy staff will discuss a range of topics, including the COVID-19 situation in Uganda, current security posture, and consular services. Actions to Take: U.S. citizens who are …
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Location: Nakasero, near Parliament, the Central Police Station, and near several major hotels in downtown Kampala, Uganda Event: Two explosions of unknown origin occurred in downtown Kampala, near Parliament. First responders are on the scene and the area is cordoned off. Actions to Take: Avoid the area near Parliament in Nakasero, Kampala. Monitor local media …
Read More» Location: Uganda Event: Ethiopia Travel Restriction of U.S. Government Personnel Due to the Ordered Departure of non-essential personnel from U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, travel to Ethiopia by U.S. State Department employees, including transit, is prohibited without special permission. Actions to Take: Consider taking alternate routes if traveling through Addis Ababa Contact your airline and ask …
Read More» Event: Effective November 8, all travelers to the United States by air must attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status and undergo testing. Fully vaccinated U.S. citizen travelers must continue to provide a negative COVID-19 test within three calendar days of traveling or documentation of recovery in the previous 90 days. See Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on what constitutes full vaccination here . Unvaccinated U.S. citizen travelers two …
Read More» Location: Uganda, countrywide Event: Terrorist groups active in Uganda have claimed responsibility for at least one of two explosions in and around Kampala in recent days, though investigations into their origin continue. While the attacks do not appear to have targeted foreigners, anyone can be a victim of acts of violence. The U.S. Embassy reminds …
Read More» Travel Advisory: June 28, 2021 Uganda – Level 4: Do Not Travel Do not travel to Uganda due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Uganda due to crime. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for Uganda due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. Your risk …
Read More» Health Alert– U.S. Embassy Kampala (June 22, 2021) Location: Uganda Event: There have been 71,543 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 660 deaths due to COVID-19 reported in Uganda since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the Ministry of Health. Consular Operations: All visa and non-emergency U.S. citizen services remain suspended. U.S. citizens in Uganda who require emergency assistance …
Read More» Location: Uganda Event: There have been 63,071 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 434 deaths due to COVID-19 reported in Uganda since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the Ministry of Health. Consular Operations: As of June 14, U.S. Embassy Kampala temporarily suspended all visa services and non-emergency U.S. citizen services. U.S. citizens in Uganda who require assistance should contact the Embassy using …
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Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Kampala (May 25, 2021) Location: Uganda Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the …
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Location: Uganda, countrywide Event: The 2021 Ugandan presidential inauguration is scheduled for Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. U.S. citizens in Uganda should heighten awareness and caution during this period. The Ugandan presidential inauguration is a political activity that may attract large numbers of participants. This type of gathering may …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (May 3, 2021) Location: Uganda Event: There have been 41,973 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 342 deaths due to COVID-19 reported in Uganda since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the Ministry of Health. Update for Arriving U.S. Citizens: The Government of Uganda changed its entry requirements …
Read More» Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must …
Read More» Security Alert – Election Season in Uganda (January 08, 2021) Event: The 2021 Uganda general elections are scheduled for Thursday, January 14, 2021. Location: Countrywide throughout Uganda. U.S. citizens in Uganda should heighten awareness and caution during the election season. Ugandan presidential campaigning and election activity continue to bring large gatherings. These types of gatherings may increase …
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Invitation for U.S. Citizens: Virtual Town Hall Meeting, December 17, 2020 Ambassador Natalie E. Brown Cordially invites U.S. citizens in Uganda to a virtual town hall meeting via Zoom on Thursday, December 17, 2020 beginning at 2:30 p.m. R.S.V.P. by Monday, December 14, 2020 to KampalaUSCitizen@state.gov and we will respond with the call in-information Ambassador Natalie …
Read More» Security Alert – Election Season in Uganda (November 19, 2020) Location: Countrywide throughout Uganda. Event: Ugandan presidential campaigning and election activity continue to bring large gatherings, periodic violence, and significant traffic disruptions that impact the security of U.S. Citizens. General elections are slated for January 14, 2021. Clashes at large gatherings and outbreaks of violence have …
Read More» Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda (November 2, 2020) Location: Kyambogo University sports grounds (Cricket Grounds), Kampala, Uganda Event: Second day of Presidential Nominations, November 3, 2020. There is an elevated potential for civil disturbances on Tuesday, November 3 in relation to the presidential nominations. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area and to avoid travel in …
Read More» Health Alert– U.S. Embassy Kampala (October 07, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There have been 9260 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 85 deaths due to COVID-19 reported in Uganda since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the Ministry of Health. Update for Departing U.S. Citizens: The Government of Uganda requires that departing passengers present a negative …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (October 02, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There have been 8287 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 75 deaths due to COVID-19 reported in Uganda since the beginning of the pandemic, according to the Ministry of Health. Entebbe International Airport Now Open: The airport opened yesterday, October 1, to regular commercial …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens – Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States …
Read More» Health Alert– U.S. Embassy Kampala (September 22, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 6468 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 63 deaths due to COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. COVID-19 Restrictions: On September 20, President Museveni announced changes to the current restrictions, including opening of Entebbe International Airport and all land borders, …
Read More» (September 9, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 3900 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 46 deaths due to COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Upcoming Flights: The U.S. Embassy is aware of the following repatriation flights out of Entebbe International Airport for foreigners wishing to depart Uganda. Please be advised that …
Read More» Location: Uganda Event: There are 3037 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 32 deaths due to COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Upcoming Flights: The U.S. Embassy is aware of the following repatriation flights out of Entebbe International Airport for foreigners wishing to depart Uganda. Please be advised that these flights are subject …
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Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 are as early as October 5th. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (August 14, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 1353 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 11 deaths due to COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Upcoming Flights: The U.S. Embassy is aware of the following proposed repatriation flights out of Entebbe International Airport for foreigners wishing to depart Uganda. …
Read More» Location: Uganda Event: There are 1297 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and eight deaths due to COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Upcoming Flights: The U.S. Embassy is aware of the following proposed repatriation flights out of Entebbe International Airport for foreigners wishing to depart Uganda. Flight Information: Date Destination/Transit Point Airline …
Read More» Uganda – Level 3: Reconsider Travel (K H C) Reconsider travel to Uganda due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Uganda due to crime and kidnapping. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has issued a level 3 Travel Health Notice for Uganda due to COVID-19. Uganda has resumed most internal transportation options, but the international airport and borders remain, …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (August 6, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 1213 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and five deaths due to COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Upcoming Flights: The U.S. Embassy is aware of the following repatriation flights out of Entebbe International Airport for foreigners wishing to depart Uganda. …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (July 30, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 1,140 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two deaths due to COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Upcoming Flights: The U.S. Embassy is aware of the following repatriation flights out of Entebbe International Airport for foreigners wishing to depart …
Read More» Location: Uganda Event: There are 1079 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Uganda suffered its first COVID-related death on July 21 with a healthcare worker in Namisindwa District near the Kenya border passing away. Upcoming Flights: The U.S. Embassy is aware of the following repatriation flights out of Entebbe …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (July 15, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 1040 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Upcoming Flights: The U.S. Embassy is aware of the following repatriation flights out of Entebbe International Airport for foreigners wishing to depart Uganda. Flight Information: Date Destination/Transit Point …
Read More» Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (July 1, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 889 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Upcoming Flights: The U.S. Embassy has been made aware of several upcoming repatriation flights out of Entebbe International Airport for foreigners wishing to depart Uganda. Flight Information: …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (June 30, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 889 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Flight July 6: The U.S. Embassy has been made aware of a flight out of Entebbe International Airport on Monday, July 6 for foreigners wishing to depart Uganda. Ethiopian …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (June 26, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 833 confirmed cases of COVID-19 currently being reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Since the closure of Entebbe International Airport on March 23, the U.S. Embassy has worked with the Government of Uganda to allow for a number of …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (June 17, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 732 confirmed cases of COVID-19 currently being reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Flight June 24: The U.S. Embassy has been made aware of a flight on June 24 from Entebbe to Amsterdam with onward connections to the United …
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United States Embassy Kampala, Uganda Message for U.S. Citizens: VOTING IN 2020 U.S. ELECTIONS Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for the House and Senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (June 5, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 557 confirmed cases of COVID-19 currently being reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Flight June 16: The U.S. Embassy is working with Satguru Travel to arrange a flight out of Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday, June 16. The government …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (May 22, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 160 confirmed cases of COVID-19 currently being reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health recently revised this figure, which had stood at 264, and no longer includes foreign truck drivers who tested positive at Uganda’s border crossing …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (May 12, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 122 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. UK Charter Flight: A UK Charter flight will be departing Entebbe for London on Thursday, May 21st. While British nationals will receive priority on this flight, the British …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (May 8, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 101 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Flight Tuesday, May 12: The U.S. Embassy is working with Satguru Travel to arrange a flight out of Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday, May 12. The government of …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (May 6, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 98 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. COVID-19 Restrictions: On May 4, President Museveni announced a 14-day extension of the lockdown measures, with some alterations. Selected businesses will be allowed to operate, but the ban …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala | (April 28, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 79 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Since the closure of Entebbe International Airport on March 23, the U.S. Embassy has worked with the Government of Uganda to allow for two special commercial …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (April 21, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 58 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Since the closure of Entebbe International Airport on March 23, the U.S. Embassy has worked with the Government of Uganda to allow for two special commercial flights through …
Read More» Location: Uganda Event: There are 58 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Since the closure of Entebbe International Airport on March 23, the U.S. Embassy has worked with the Government of Uganda to allow for two special commercial flights through Qatar Airways to assist U.S. citizens wanting to …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (April 14, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 54 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Of those, the ministry reports seven have fully recovered. There are still no deaths reported in Uganda attributed to COVID-19. Today, President Museveni confirmed that the nationwide lockdown will …
Read More» Location: Uganda Event: There are 54 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Of those, the ministry reports seven have fully recovered. There are still no deaths reported in Uganda attributed to COVID-19. Today, President Museveni confirmed that the nationwide lockdown will be extended through May 5. …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (April 6, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 52 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda according to the Ministry of Health. Since the closure of Entebbe International Airport on March 23, the U.S. Embassy has worked with the Government of Uganda to allow for two special commercial flights through …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (April 2, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: Qatar Airways Flight Availability Qatar Airways (QA) has finalized booking and securing payment from U.S. citizens who submitted their information in a timely manner. Some individuals or families were also successful in booking and paying for their flight(s) directly on the Qatar Airways website. The flight is on Friday, April 3 …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (April 2, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: Qatar Airways Flight Availability Qatar Airways (QA) has finalized booking and securing payment from U.S. citizens who submitted their information in a timely manner. Some individuals or families were also successful in booking and paying for their flight(s) directly on the Qatar Airways website. The flight is on Friday, April 3 at 17:30. Qatar Airways has now …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (April 1, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: Qatar Airways Flight Availability Individuals who provided their information in advance of our Monday deadline have been passed on to Qatar Airways (QA) and Qatar Airways staff are in the process of finalizing bookings on its Friday, April 3 flight, including securing payments from travelers. Some individuals or …
Read More» Location: Uganda Event: Qatar Airways Flight Availability Individuals who provided their information in advance of our Monday deadline have been passed on to Qatar Airways (QA) and Qatar Airways staff are in the process of finalizing bookings on its Friday, April 3 flight, including securing payments from travelers. Some individuals or families were also successful in booking …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (March 31, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: Qatar Flight Available Online for U.S. Citizens The Qatar Airways flight for Friday April 3, 2020 is now available online for booking by U.S. citizens with a final destination of Washington DC Dulles International Airport (IAD) in the United States. Please book online immediately if you hope to catch this flight. …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (March 30, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: U.S. Citizens: Commercial Flight This Week The deadline for informing us of your wish to reserve seats on the commercial flight this week has now passed. If you submitted your information as well as your consent to share it with the airline, the U.S. …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (March 27, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: U.S. Citizens: How to Book Commercial Flight for Next Week The U.S. Embassy is liaising with the Ugandan government to allow a plane to land at and depart from Entebbe International Airport, sometime within the next week. This will not be a U.S. government …
Read More» Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Kampala (March 26, 2020) Location: Central Kampala, Uganda Event: On March 26, 2020 Ugandan authorities used gunfire to enforce the closures of shops selling non-food goods to comply with President Museveni’s prohibition on such sales in attempts to enforce social distancing in light of COVID-19. Looting of pickup trucks …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (March 26, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are 14 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda. Registering Interest in Future Flight The Government of Uganda announced the closure of Entebbe International Airport effective at 12:00 a.m. March 23, as well as the closure of all land borders. No individuals are …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (March 25, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are nine confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda. Registering Interest in Future Flight The Government of Uganda announced the closure of Entebbe International Airport effective at 12:00 a.m. March 23, as well as the closure of all land borders. No individual will …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala(March 24, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are nine confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda. Update on Qatar Airways Flight and Survey for Interest in Future Flight The Government of Uganda announced the closure of Entebbe International Airport effective at 12:00 a.m. March 23, as well as the closure of …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (March 24, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There are nine confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Uganda. Update on Qatar Airways Flight The Government of Uganda has announced the closure of Entebbe International Airport effective at 12:00 a.m. March 23, as well as the closure of all land borders. No individual will be …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (Updated March 23, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: The first confirmed case of COVID-19 reported in Uganda. The Government of Uganda has announced the closure of Entebbe International Airport effective at 12:00 a.m. March 23 (midnight the night of March 22), as well as the closure of all land borders. No …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala (March 21, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: First confirmed case of COVID-19 reported in Uganda The Government of Uganda has announced the closure of Entebbe International Airport, to be effective at 12:00am March 23 (midnight the night of March 22), as well as the closure of all land …
Read More» The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Global Level 4 Health Advisory Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda (March 20, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: The government of Uganda has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. Visit the website of Uganda’s Ministry of Health for additional information …
Read More» The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been reported may restrict travel …
Read More» The Department of State has issued a Global Level 3 Health Advisory advising U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit …
Read More» Location: Uganda Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 100,000 reported cases worldwide. The Government of Uganda has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures in response to the global public health threat posed by COVID-19. On …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda (March 11, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 100,000 reported cases worldwide. The Government of Uganda has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures in response to …
Read More» Health Alert – COVID-19 Information – U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda(March 9, 2020) Location: Uganda Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 100,000 reported cases worldwide. The government of Uganda has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine …
Read More» Location: Worldwide, originating in China. Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. Actions to Take: Consult the CDC website , for the most up-to-date information regarding enhanced screening procedures. Check with the airlines regarding any flight cancellations and/or restrictions on flying. Wash your hands often with …
Read More» Location: Uganda Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: · Keep a low profile. · Be …
Read More» Location: Uganda Event: Possible attacks in areas frequented by Americans. There are rumors of impending attacks in areas frequented by expats within East Africa, including Uganda. The Embassy has no substantiating evidence of the threat or information on the timing, but nonetheless warns citizens to take the precautions outlined below. Actions to Take: Be aware of your …
Read More» Location: Western Uganda: Kasese District Bwera Event: On June 11, the Ugandan Ministry of Health announced one confirmed case of Ebola in the Kasese District of Western Uganda. This is the first time that a case associated with the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which began in August 2018, has been …
Read More» Security Alert- U. S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda (April 4, 2019) Location: Ishasha, Uganda Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kampala advises U.S. citizens of an ongoing criminal event in the Ishasha area of Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwestern Uganda. The Government of Uganda has sent security forces to the area. Exercise caution when traveling to …
Read More» Location: Uganda, countrywide Event: The U.S. Embassy continues to receive reports of robberies, burglaries, and assaults. The holiday season is historically associated with an increase in criminal activity, and expatriates in particular are attractive targets for criminals. Extremists also continue to focus on locations frequented by Westerners. Actions to Take: Keep car windows and …
Read More» Locations: Precise location unknown. The following areas are most likely: Kampala Event: Politically motivated protests and demonstrations are likely to occur throughout Uganda and especially in Kampala beginning on the morning of August 20, 2018. Increased traffic congestion is likely. The possibility of politically motivated demonstrations/public gatherings in other regions of Uganda are also likely. …
Read More» Event: Politically motivated protests and demonstrations are likely to occur throughout Uganda and especially in the Arua region tonight and into tomorrow. Increased traffic congestion and the possibility of politically motivated demonstrations/public gatherings in the Kampala area are also likely. Locations: While it is unknown where demonstrations may occur, the following areas are most likely: …
Read More» Location: North Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Mangina area North Kivu province Ituri province Event: The DRC Ministry of Health announced a new outbreak of Ebola virus. At this stage, there is no indication that this outbreak is related to the recent epidemic in the Equateur Province in the far North …
Read More» Location: Entebbe International Airport (EBB) Entebbe, Uganda. Event: The Ugandan Ministry of Health announced that as a public health precaution, following a reported outbreak of Ebola Virus in a remote northwestern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ugandan authorities initiated temperature and observational screening of flights and passengers which originated from hotspot areas in …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda 21 September 2017 US Embassy Kampala informs US Citizens that there is widespread deployment of government security forces throughout the city, particularly near Parliament and Makerere University. We have received reports of tear gas being deployed as well as gunshots. The following map depicts areas where motorists may experience problems including …
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Read More» NOTICE: Uganda Announces Effective Date of June 2 for Amendments to the Children Act As reported in the Department of State’s June 2 Adoption Alert , on May 20, 2016, the Ugandan president signed into law amendments to the Children Act. The full text of the amendments can be found on the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and …
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