Kampala, Uganda — Uganda has successfully declared an end to its Ebola outbreak, a significant milestone in the global fight against the disease. Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced on July 28, 2026, that the country had completed a 42-day monitoring period without any new cases following the discharge of the last patient on June 16, 2026.
The Ugandan Ministry of Health maintained rigorous surveillance across the nation during this period. With the outbreak officially over, the Ugandan government and health authorities are being commended for their swift response and containment efforts. Despite this success, the situation remains critical in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where an extensive outbreak has been ongoing since mid-May.
As of July 2026, the Congolese Ministry of Health reported over 3,262 infections and 1,437 deaths, nearly matching the scale of the 2018-2020 outbreak, the largest on record in the country.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has deemed the DRC’s Ebola outbreak the fastest spreading in history, with the potential for a much larger scale.
The virus strain in the DRC, Bundibugyo, is the rarest of the four variants affecting humans and lacks approved vaccines or treatments. Uganda’s Health Minister Baryomunsi advises the public to remain vigilant and adhere to public health measures.
The Ugandan government’s proactive approach, including the establishment of isolation centers, deployment of health workers, and public education campaigns, has been highlighted as effective in managing the outbreak.
The successful containment of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda underscores the importance of early detection, rapid response, and community engagement in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. It also calls for continued research and development in finding effective treatments and vaccines for Ebola and other viral hemorrhagic fevers.
As Uganda celebrates its victory, the international community remains focused on supporting the DRC in controlling the outbreak and protecting its population.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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This original article was produced by the ImNews editorial team
Source: aljazeera
Source: Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters
