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Uganda Declares End to Ebola Epidemic

From Radio Okapi · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Uganda has officially declared the end of the 2026 Ebola Bundibugyo epidemic after 42 days with no new cases.
  • The outbreak, which began in May, resulted in 20 confirmed cases, with 18 recoveries and two deaths.
  • The announcement was made by the Ugandan Minister of Health, Chris Baryomusi, confirming the interruption of transmission.

Uganda has officially declared an end to the 2026 Ebola Bundibugyo epidemic, marking a significant public health victory. The announcement came on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, following a 42-day surveillance period with no new cases reported since the last patient was discharged on June 16.

Ugandan Minister of Health, Chris Baryomusi, stated that epidemiological investigations and the fully characterized nature of the outbreak provided sufficient evidence that transmission had been halted. "The Ministry of Health is delighted to announce that Uganda has officially declared the end of the 2026 Ebola epidemic. Today, Uganda is Ebola-free," Baryomusi was quoted as saying by the China News Agency.

The epidemic was initially declared on May 15, 2026, after a confirmed imported case from the Democratic Republic of Congo. In total, the outbreak affected 20 individuals, with 18 successfully recovering and two succumbing to the virus. The swift response and containment efforts by Ugandan health authorities were crucial in bringing the epidemic to a close.

The Ministry of Health is delighted to announce that Uganda has officially declared the end of the 2026 Ebola epidemic. Today, Uganda is Ebola-free.

— Chris BaryomusiUgandan Minister of Health, announcing the official end of the Ebola epidemic.
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Originally published by Radio Okapi in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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