Uganda has been officially declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The declaration was made after the country completed the mandatory 42-day period without recording a new confirmed case. The last patient, an imported case, was discharged on 16 July 2026. WHO Country Representative Dr Kasonde Mwinga said the 42-day countdown — twice the maximum incubation period of the Ebola virus — provides assurance that no chains of transmission linked to the outbreak were missed. Uganda recorded a total of 20 confirmed Ebola cases during the outbreak that was declared on 15 May 2026. Fifteen of the cases were imported from the Democratic Republic of Congo, while five were locally acquired among contacts and health workers. Two people died and 18 recovered. The Ministry of Health had earlier declared the end of the outbreak on 28 July after completing 42 days without a new locally acquired case. The WHO and Africa CDC confirmation now provides the final international validation. WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised Uganda for demonstrating that Ebola outbreaks can be brought under control quickly through decisive action, strong surveillance, contact tracing and effective case management. Health authorities have cautioned that vigilance must continue because of the ongoing large Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC. Uganda continues to support response efforts across the border and maintain strict screening at points of entry. The successful containment of the outbreak is being attributed to rapid detection, robust public health measures and collaboration between the government and partners. King Musah Media congratulates the Ministry of Health, health workers and all partners involved in the response.