De-escalation: Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak

On July 28, 2026, Uganda’s health minister declared the country free of Ebola after a period with no new cases since mid-June. The last patient was discharged in mid-June.

The declaration followed roughly six weeks without infections, the typical window used to close an Ebola outbreak. Ebola is a viral hemorrhagic fever spread through contact with bodily fluids.

Officials urged the public to stay alert and keep following basic health measures to prevent any resurgence. People were asked to maintain hygiene and report symptoms quickly.

Across the border, the Democratic Republic of Congo is still battling a larger outbreak, with more than 3,200 infections and at least 1,405 deaths. Uganda’s status does not eliminate cross-border risk.

Health teams plan to keep surveillance and screening in place, especially at border crossings and clinics. No further announcements or deadlines were set.

AI-synthesized from multiple reported sources