Uganda remains free of confirmed Ebola cases after 60 people linked to a Kenyan traveller who tested positive for the disease completed 21 days of monitoring without developing symptoms, Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi has announced.

Speaking to journalists on Sunday, Dr Baryomunsi said all 60 contacts had completed the required monitoring period and had been discharged. The contacts were identified during investigations into the Kenyan traveller’s movements through Uganda and included people associated with entry and exit points, hotels and transport services.

The minister said Uganda had recorded no new confirmed Ebola cases since declaring its Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak over on July 28, 2026. The announcement follows the country’s efforts to trace contacts, monitor people who may have been exposed and strengthen disease surveillance.

Dr Baryomunsi reassured the public that Kasese District had no confirmed Ebola cases or deaths from the disease. However, he warned that the continued spread of Ebola in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remained a concern, particularly because of cross-border travel, trade and movement between communities.

Uganda has strengthened health screening at Entebbe International Airport and land border crossings as part of measures to detect and prevent possible imported infections. Health authorities are also maintaining community surveillance and working with regional partners to strengthen preparedness and response efforts.

The government has further supported cross-border efforts to control Ebola in the DRC, including the establishment of three treatment units with a combined capacity of 240 beds, according to the information provided by the Ministry of Health.

Meanwhile, health officials continue to investigate a reported Ebola case in Nigeria involving a woman who had travelled through Uganda. According to recent reporting, the investigation involves reviewing travel history, movements, possible exposures and viral genomic findings in coordination with Nigerian authorities and international partners. The circumstances surrounding the case have not been fully established publicly.

Uganda’s health authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with screening and surveillance measures, and promptly report suspected Ebola cases. Although the completion of monitoring by the 60 contacts is a significant development, officials continue to emphasise the importance of preparedness while transmission persists elsewhere in the region.