Uganda declares itself Ebola-free, health minister says
Uganda has officially declared the end of its 2026 Ebola disease outbreak, the Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday.
Uganda's Ministry of Health announced that the country's 2026 Ebola outbreak has officially come to an end. The declaration follows the completion of required observation periods and final case monitoring.
Health officials said rapid contact tracing, public health messaging, and cooperation with international health bodies were decisive in bringing the outbreak under control. Health workers carried out an intensive response throughout the outbreak.
Authorities said early-warning systems for future outbreaks will continue to be strengthened. Regional health bodies say Uganda's experience could serve as a model for neighboring countries.
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