Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak After Monitoring Period

Jul 28, 2026

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Jul 28, 2026 18:31

Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42-day monitoring period

## End of Ebola Outbreak in Uganda

Uganda has officially announced the conclusion of its recent Ebola outbreak. This declaration follows a 42-day observation period after the last patient recovered on June 14.

## Border with DR Congo Remains Closed

Despite the end of the outbreak, Uganda's border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will stay closed. The decision is due to ongoing Ebola cases in the DRC, which continue to rise.

## Government Efforts Praised

Uganda's Minister of Health, Chris Baryomunsi, credited the successful containment of the virus to the government's investment in strengthening the public health system. However, he cautioned that the virus remains a regional threat.

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