Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- Uganda has ordered citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to undergo a 21-day quarantine as authorities intensify measures to prevent further transmission of Ebola amid infections reported in Nigeria and Kenya.

According to a report by Al Jazeera, the Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced the measure at a news conference in Kampala, saying the government had strengthened surveillance at Entebbe International Airport and land border crossings.

The Ministry of Health said returning Ugandans with a history of travel to the DRC would bear the cost of their quarantine. Incoming travellers are also required to complete forms containing their contact details to facilitate follow-up by health...