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Uganda Announces End of Ebola Outbreak, Yet Regional Risks Remain
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Uganda Announces End of Ebola Outbreak, Yet Regional Risks Remain

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have declared the end of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda after 42 consecutive days without new confirmed cases. The outbreak originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda in May and was caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which lacks approved vaccines or treatments. Uganda’s last patient, who was infected abroad, was discharged on July 16, 2026. While Uganda’s success highlights effective public health responses, the DRC continues to face a severe outbreak with over 5,700 confirmed cases and nearly 2,700 deaths. The UN emphasizes ongoing efforts to strengthen regional preparedness and containment strategies.

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Uganda Announces End of Ebola Outbreak, Yet Regional Risks Remain

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have declared the end of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda after 42 consecutive days without new confirmed cases. The outbreak originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda in May and was caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which lacks approved vaccines or treatments. Uganda’s last patient, who was infected abroad, was discharged on July 16, 2026. While Uganda’s success highlights effective public health responses, the DRC continues to face a severe outbreak with over 5,700 confirmed cases and nearly 2,700 deaths. The UN emphasizes ongoing efforts to strengthen regional preparedness and containment strategies.

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