The country’s health minister says the severity is clear, as more than half of those affected have died. The first confirmed case is a 34-year-old pregnant woman. Other suspected cases are still under review.

Symptoms reported include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and heavy bleeding, prompting a swift response to contain the spread. Four health-care workers are among those being monitored.

Teams from the World Health Organization and Congo’s own rapid response units are on the ground to strengthen surveillance, improve infection control, and provide critical supplies such as protective gear and laboratory equipment. Stocks of treatments and the Ervebo Ebola vaccine are already in place to support containment efforts.

Ebola spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids such as blood, vomit, or semen. While rare, the illness is severe and often deadly if not controlled quickly.

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The outbreak was first reported on January 30 following the death of a male nurse who tested positive for the virus. On Saturday, the health ministry announced the outbreak was over, noting that no new cases had been recorded for 42 consecutive days since the last patient was discharged.

The ministry did not update the final number of cases, but earlier reports in March indicated at least ten infections and two deaths.

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Ebola outbreaks are not uncommon in Uganda, a country with extensive tropical forests that provide a natural habitat for the virus. This latest incident, caused by the Sudan strain of Ebola—which currently has no approved vaccine—marks Uganda’s ninth recorded outbreak since 2000.

The virus spread initially in Kampala, a densely populated city of around four million people that serves as a major transport hub connecting Uganda to neighboring countries including Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

Despite frequent outbreaks, Uganda has built significant expertise in managing Ebola, allowing health authorities to respond quickly and effectively.

Ebola is a severe illness transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids and tissues. Symptoms often include headache, muscle pain, vomiting of blood, and bleeding.

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