WHO Declares Uganda Ebola-Free After 42 Days Without New Cases
What Happened
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Uganda Ebola-free after the country completed the required 42-day monitoring period without any new confirmed cases. Uganda recorded 20 Ebola cases and two deaths, with the last patient discharged on July 16. WHO praised Uganda's rapid response, surveillance and containment efforts.
Key Takeaways
The declaration marks the official end of Uganda's outbreak, but health authorities remain on alert because Ebola transmission continues in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where more than 5,600 cases and 2,700 deaths have been reported.