“Uganda Is Officially #Ebola Free” the Minister for Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi Has Announced.

Unlike previous Ebola outbreaks that informed the current 42-day declaration policy, Uganda’s 2026 Ebola outbreak arose from a fully documented importation event.

The source of infection was identified, the route of introduction established, all confirmed cases were epidemiologically linked, transmission chains were completely characterised and reconstructed, and all identified contacts were institutionally quarantined and completed the mandatory 21-day follow-up without evidence of further transmission.

Enhanced surveillance has detected no unexplained community transmission.

Africa Team