Uganda Officially Declares End to Latest Ebola Outbreak
Health authorities say no new Ebola infections were recorded during the mandatory monitoring period, bringing the latest outbreak to an official end.
- Uganda has officially declared the latest Ebola outbreak over
- The outbreak infected 20 people and resulted in two deaths
- Authorities maintained nationwide surveillance to prevent further spread
Uganda has officially declared itself Ebola-free after completing the mandatory monitoring period without recording any new infections, Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced on Tuesday.
The latest outbreak, which was declared in mid-May, infected 20 people and claimed two lives, according to health authorities.
Officials said 15 of the confirmed cases were linked to neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where a larger Ebola outbreak has resulted in more than 3,000 confirmed infections.
Announcing the end of the outbreak, Baryomunsi said health authorities had maintained intensive nationwide surveillance, including active case monitoring and contact tracing, throughout the response.
“No new Ebola cases have been detected during this period,” he confirmed.
Uganda has experienced several Ebola outbreaks over the years due to its close proximity to eastern DRC, where the virus has repeatedly resurfaced.
To reduce the risk of cross-border transmission, Ugandan health authorities continue to implement strict measures, including border screening, contact tracing and community surveillance.
