Senior United States government officials visited Entebbe International Airport yesterday to assess ongoing efforts aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola and strengthening Uganda's port health systems.

The visit, supported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Uganda, highlighted the partnership between the United States, Uganda's Ministry of Health, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, and IOM in enhancing health security at points of entry.

The U.S. delegation was led by Deputy Assistant Secretaries Taylor Garrett for Disaster and Humanitarian Response and Joe Scovitch for Global Health Security. They were received by Ministry of Health Commissioner Allan Muruta, Entebbe International Airport General Manager Emmanuel Barungi, and IOM Uganda Chief of Mission Sanusi Tejan.

During the visit, the delegation observed enhanced passenger screening systems and infrastructure improvements at Entebbe International Airport that have been supported through U.S. funding implemented by IOM.

Ugandan officials said the country's Ebola control measures are proving effective, noting that no new Ebola cases have been reported for the past three weeks.

In June, IOM handed over Ebola response equipment valued at USD 199,000, funded by the United States. The support included thermal scanners, screening facilities, infection prevention equipment, and medical supplies aimed at strengthening Uganda's Ebola preparedness and response at points of entry.