Uganda has been declared Ebola-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) after completing 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case, marking the end of an outbreak that began on May 15, 2026.

• The outbreak recorded 20 confirmed cases, with 18 recoveries and 2 deaths.
• Key organizations involved in the declaration include the WHO and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
• Despite Uganda's success, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to experience an active Ebola outbreak, posing a regional threat due to cross-border movement.