Uganda receives WHO recognition for Ebola response
The World Health Organization has officially recognized Uganda for successfully containing an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The country achieved this milestone by interrupting transmission and completing 42 days without a new confirmed case.
Why it matters
This recognition highlights the effectiveness of national health leadership and community-led responses in managing infectious disease outbreaks in Africa.
The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region has recognised Uganda for successfully containing the 2026 Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus.
The recognition came in the form of a certificate presented to Minister of Health Chris Baryomunsi on Thursday by Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi, the WHO Regional Director for Africa.
The certificate commends Uganda for interrupting Ebola transmission and completing 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case.
“The World Health Organization recognizes the Republic of Uganda for successfully interrupting transmission of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus and completing 42 consecutive days without a reported new confirmed case,” the certificate reads.
WHO said the achievement reflected national leadership, the commitment of frontline health workers, community engagement and support from development partners.
Uganda declared the end of the outbreak on July 28 after discharging its last patient on June 16.
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