Africa CDC hails Uganda for Ebola containment

Kampala, August 3, 2026 - Uganda’s Minister of Health Chris Baryomunsi speaks to the media at the Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. Uganda on July 16, 2026 discharged its last Ebola patient after the person tested negative for the virus.

Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya made the remarks on social media platform X after co-chairing a meeting in Kampala with World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa Mohamed Yakub Janabi and officials from Uganda’s Ministry of Health. “We commended Uganda for successfully containing the Ebola outbreak through strong national leadership and coordinated action,” wrote Kaseya. Sustained preparedness, vigilant surveillance, and strong cross-border coordination remain essential to prevent further transmission and strengthen health security across the region,” he added.

Uganda declared the end of the Ebola outbreak on July 28. The announcement came before the completion of the WHO’s standard 42-day countdown following the discharge of the last patient. Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient on July 16 after the individual tested negative for the virus.