"Traveling in the Shadow of Ebola: A Personal Account of Fear and Caution in Uganda" As the Trump administration tightens travel restrictions to curb the spread of the Ebola virus, one traveler's harrowing experience in Uganda sheds light on the human side of the outbreak. With the epicenter of the virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over 200 miles away, a concerned visitor recounts their journey through the region, where the threat of Ebola loomed large. The new travel restrictions, aimed at safeguarding US citizens, have sparked debate over the effectiveness of such measures in preventing the spread of the virus. In this personal account, one traveler shares their firsthand experience navigating the complexities of Ebola's impact on international travel.
I was traveling through Uganda just as the Trump administration announced new restrictive measures to guard against the Ebola virus outbreak for travelers coming from that country, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan. I wasn’t worried about my health. The epicenter of the virus in Ituri province in DRC was about 200 miles...
