World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has arrived in Uganda to assess the country’s efforts to contain the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.
Dr. Tedros arrived in Uganda on June 8 following a high-level assessment mission in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo, where health authorities are grappling with the rapid spread of the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.
Despite the complex cross-border dynamics, Dr. Tedros said Uganda’s Ministry of Health has assured the public that the outbreak remains under control and that the country remains safe.
Speaking to the media, he praised Uganda’s border screening measures, noting that they have played a crucial role in detecting Ebola cases entering from the DRC.
He added that the country’s surveillance, testing, and case management systems continue to perform effectively in monitoring and containing the disease.
According to Dr. Tedros, Uganda has so far recorded 19 confirmed Ebola cases. Of these, 14 involved individuals who crossed into Uganda from the DRC, while five are Ugandan nationals.
“Sadly, two people from the DRC have died, and our thoughts are with their families,” he said.
The World Health Organization is working closely with Uganda, alongside the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and other regional partners, to support the country’s response efforts as it leads the fight against the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak.
Health authorities continue to urge the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with prevention and surveillance measures aimed at stopping further transmission of the virus.
By Newsroom
8th June 2026
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