Museveni postpones Uganda Martyrs’ Day over Ebola fears, WHO declares global emergency

President Museveni has announced the postponement of the 2026 Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations, citing a critical public health risk posed by an escalating Ebola outbreak in the region.

In a statement released Sunday evening, the President revealed that the decision followed high-level consultations with the National Epidemic Response Task Force and religious leaders.

The annual event, which draws millions to the Namugongo Shrines every June 3, will now be held at a later, yet-to-be-determined date.

“This decision was made because Uganda…