Uganda has said it has no confirmed active Ebola cases after reports of an infection involving a Nigerian woman who travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo….reports Africa daily News Desk
Uganda’s Ministry of Health has said the country has no confirmed active Ebola cases after reports emerged of a confirmed infection in Nigeria involving a woman who travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for business. Ugandan authorities said the woman transited through Uganda in early October without symptoms and developed symptoms after arriving in Nigeria, adding that the location of her exposure remains under investigation.
In a public statement dated 20 October 2026, Uganda’s Ministry of Health said travelling through the country did not establish that the infection had occurred there. It added that Nigerian authorities had yet to provide detailed information about the woman’s travel itinerary and clinical history, which would help guide further investigations and any necessary contact tracing.
The statement comes amid concerns about the potential spread of Ebola across borders, with Ugandan officials urging the public to remain calm while maintaining vigilance.
“We wish to clarify that, as at the time of this statement, Uganda has NO confirmed active Ebola cases,” the ministry said.
Uganda’s health authorities said limited provisions had been maintained for humanitarian and diplomatic travel. The ministry, working with relevant agencies, said it would strengthen screening and public health controls at points of entry.
Officials also urged people to practise regular handwashing and sanitising, while advising the public to rely on verified information shared through official channels.
The ministry said further investigations would depend on additional information from Nigeria, including the woman’s movements and medical history. These details would help authorities establish where the infection occurred and determine whether contact tracing was necessary.
Uganda’s Director General of Health Services, Professor Charles Olaro, signed the statement.
The ministry also provided public health contact details, including its hotline at 0800-100-066, an alert SMS service on 6767 and U-Report on 8500.
