Historical outbreak briefing · Updated May 28, 2026

Ebola - Uganda

0 confirmed 0 probable 16 deaths Source: WHO

The Ebola outbreak in Uganda was first reported on March 5, 2024, by the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the WHO Disease Outbreak News, the current status of the outbreak is ongoing, with the Ministry of Health (MoH) continuing to work with partners to respond to the outbreak.

As of the latest report, there are a total of 23 cases, including 10 confirmed cases and 13 probable or suspected cases. The believably confirmed cases have been laboratory confirmed by the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. Unfortunately, there have been 16 reported deaths, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 160%.

The outbreak is currently limited to Uganda, with no reported cases in other countries. The Ministry of Health is working to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread.

The public health response to the outbreak is being led by the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with international partners. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please refer to the WHO Disease Outbreak News at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/ebola---uganda.

Primary source: WHO — Ebola - Uganda

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