Uganda declares itself Ebola-free as Congo continues to struggle with the outbreak
Summary
Uganda has declared itself free of Ebola after releasing its last patient in mid-June and completing a 42-day waiting period without new cases. Meanwhile, the Ebola outbreak in neighboring Congo continues, with a high number of confirmed cases and deaths reported.Key Facts
- Uganda’s last Ebola patient was discharged on June 16, 2026.
- Uganda waited 42 days, the time needed to confirm no new Ebola cases, before declaring the country Ebola-free.
- Uganda’s cases were linked to the larger outbreak in eastern Congo’s Ituri province.
- Uganda reported a total of 20 Ebola cases during the outbreak.
- Uganda took measures like canceling a large religious event and halting transport to prevent spread.
- Congo has reported 3,262 Ebola cases and 1,437 deaths as of the latest update.
- The current Congo outbreak is the fastest spreading on record and may soon pass the country’s previous highest toll.
- There is no approved vaccine or treatment for the Bundibugyo type of Ebola virus causing this outbreak.
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