Uganda's Ebola Outbreak Declared Over by WHO and Africa CDC
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) declared Uganda's Ebola outbreak over on Thursday after the country recorded 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case. This period followed the discharge of the last Ebola patient on July 16, 2026.
Uganda had declared the outbreak on May 15, 2026, after detecting cases caused by the Bundibugyo virus, with a total of 20 confirmed cases, including 15 imported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Five additional cases were locally acquired, leading to two deaths and 18 recoveries.
Over 800 contacts were monitored during the response. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus praised Uganda's decisive actions and public health measures, while Africa CDC Director-General Dr. Jean Kaseya emphasized the importance of strong public health systems.
Both organizations advised against travel restrictions and highlighted the need for continued efforts in the DRC, where the outbreak remains a concern.
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