Uganda Celebrates Ebola-free Status Amid Ongoing Congo Outbreak

WHO:

ABC News - Ugandan authorities declared the country free of Ebola.

ABC News - The Ugandan Ministry of Health provided a statement regarding the Ebola outbreak.

ABC News - The outbreak in Congo is linked to the Ministry of Health of Congo.

WHAT:

ABC News - Uganda declared itself free of Ebola after the last patient was discharged in mid-June.

ABC News - The confirmed cases in Congo have reached 3,262, with 1,437 deaths reported.

ABC News - The current outbreak in Congo is noted as the fastest Ebola outbreak on record.

NY Post - The Bundibugyo virus responsible for the outbreak has no approved vaccines or treatments.

WHERE:

ABC News - The outbreak in Uganda is linked to the eastern Congo's province of Ituri.

ABC News - The Catholic shrine near Kampala, Uganda, was the site of an annual religious event that was postponed.

WHEN:

ABC News - Congo declared its outbreak on May 15.

ABC News - Uganda confirmed two Ebola cases on May 15, including a deceased man.

WHY:

ABC News - Uganda's outbreak was linked to Congolese individuals who crossed the border seeking treatment for an unknown illness.

ABC News - The Ugandan Ministry of Health stated that the outbreak arose from a fully documented importation event.

HOW:

ABC News - Ugandan health authorities implemented measures such as suspending public transportation and flights between Uganda and Congo.

ABC News - Enhanced surveillance was conducted to detect any unexplained community transmission.

ABC News - Tracing and isolating Ebola contacts is seen as key to stopping the spread of the disease.

(UPDATED July 28, 2026 15:52 UTC)

Ugandan authorities have officially declared the country free of Ebola after the last patient was discharged in mid-June. Meanwhile, the outbreak in Congo has reached alarming numbers, with 3,262 confirmed cases and 1,437 deaths reported, marking it as the fastest Ebola outbreak on record. The Ugandan Ministry of Health linked their outbreak to individuals from Congo who crossed the border seeking treatment, prompting health officials to implement strict measures to control the situation.