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Uganda has reported no confirmed Ebola cases since declaring the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak over on July 28, 2026.
Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi disclosed this while addressing the media today, confirming that all 60 contacts linked to an Ebola case involving a Kenyan traveller had completed the mandatory 21-day monitoring period and been discharged.
𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐚-𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝟔𝟎 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫
Uganda remains Ebola-free, with no confirmed cases recorded since the country declared the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak over on July 28, 2026, Minister of Health Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has announced.
Addressing the media today, Dr. Baryomunsi confirmed that all 60 contacts linked to the recent Ebola case involving a Kenyan traveller have completed the mandatory 21-day monitoring period without developing symptoms and have been discharged.
He reassured the public that Kasese has no confirmed Ebola cases and has recorded no deaths from the disease, while emphasizing that vigilance remains critical as transmission continues in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The Ministry has intensified screening at border points and Entebbe International Airport, strengthened community surveillance and expanded cross-border support, including establishing three treatment units in the DRC with a combined capacity of 240 beds.
Dr. Baryomunsi called for continued public cooperation with health measures and stronger regional collaboration to contain Ebola at its source and protect communities from further spread.
For information or to report suspected cases, call the Ministry of Health toll-free hotline on 0800-100-066, send an alert SMS to 6767, or use U-Report on 8500. #OpenGovUg
— Government of Uganda (@GovUganda) October 25, 2026
He also confirmed that no Ebola cases or deaths had been recorded in Kasese, urging continued vigilance as the disease persists in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The Ministry of Health has stepped up screening at border crossings and Entebbe International Airport, strengthened community surveillance and expanded cross-border support to help contain the virus.
As part of its response, Uganda has established three treatment units in the DRC, with a combined capacity of 240 beds.
Baryomunsi urged the public to continue complying with health measures and called for stronger regional cooperation to contain Ebola at its source and prevent further spread.
The ministry advised anyone seeking information or wishing to report a suspected case to call its toll-free hotline on 0800-100-066, send an SMS to 6767 or use U-Report on 8500.
