Uganda declares itself Ebola-free as virus spreads in DRC

Uganda has declared itself Ebola-free, as the virus continues to spread throughout neighboring the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Authorities in Uganda declared the East Africa nation free of Ebola on Tuesday following the discharge of the country's last patient in mid-June, a delicate milestone as the virus continues to plague neighboring Congo.

Ugandan health authorities have experience in quickly stopping Ebola outbreaks. After the confirmation of Ebola cases in May, the president urged Ugandans to “ stop shaking hands.”

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Ugandan authorities have declared the country free of Ebola after the last patient was discharged in mid-June

Health minister urges people in the country 'to remain alert' and continue observing public health measures.

Ugandan authorities have declared the country "free" of Ebola after the last patient was discharged in mid-June

Uganda’s Health Minister has declared the country Ebola-free after its latest outbreak, which infected 20 people. Learn more about Uganda’s response.

The last Ebola patient in Uganda, a Congolese national, was discharged on June 22, short of the 42-day waiting period required by the World Health Organization to declare the end of an outbreak.

[allAfrica] Uganda has officially declared the end of its 2026 Ebola Disease outbreak, the Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday.

Uganda's health minister declares country free of Ebola  Reuters