WHO Declares Uganda Free from Ebola After 42-Day Monitoring Period
By Editor • August 26, 2026 • 1 min read
In a significant public health milestone, the World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Uganda free from Ebola, confirming that the nation has completed a 42-day monitoring period without any new infections. This announcement was made during a joint press conference with Uganda’s Ministry of Health.
Prior to the WHO's declaration, Uganda's Health Ministry had already assessed the situation and declared the outbreak concluded based on their internal analysis. Diana Atwine, the permanent secretary of the Ministry, emphasized that they were confident in their assessment of the virus's transmission dynamics.
The outbreak in Uganda resulted in 20 confirmed infections and two fatalities, with the last patient discharged on July 16. The official end of the outbreak was declared on July 28.
While Uganda moves forward, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) faces a worsening situation, reporting 5,656 confirmed cases and over 2,700 deaths. Given the proximity of Uganda to the DRC, officials are taking precautions, including the establishment of additional Ebola treatment centers to bolster cross-border health security.
Source: www.aljazeera.com
