World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over
WHO declares Uganda Ebola outbreak over even as the disease surges in neighboring Congo.
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What did the WHO announce about Ebola in Uganda?
The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in Uganda over on 26 August 2026.
Are there ongoing Ebola concerns in the region?
Yes, the WHO noted that Ebola cases continue to rise in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with deaths exceeding 2,700.
Which outlets reported the WHO's statements?
Reuters, Al Jazeera, Sharjah24, EFE and China Daily Asia all reported on the WHO announcements.
What happened
The agency’s brief statement confirmed that the disease is no longer active within the country’s borders. This marks a shift from the ongoing regional crisis, as Uganda moves from emergency response to post‑outbreak monitoring.
The announcement was carried by Reuters and Al Jazeera, both quoting the WHO’s official release. Sharjah24 and Spain’s EFE reproduced the same information, underscoring the unanimous reporting across different media markets.
The contrasting trajectories underscore divergent public‑health challenges within the region.
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Who reported it (9)
- Ebola outbreak over in Uganda but cases still rising in DR Congo Inbox.eu · 15h ago
- No new Ebola cases in Uganda for 42 days as Congo toll mounts Yahoo · 15h ago
- WHO confirms Uganda Ebola-free, as virus continues to spread in DRC africanews.com · 15h ago
- The World Health Organization declares the end of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda صوت الإمارات · 15h ago
- WHO: DR Congo Ebola outbreak yet to turn corner despite slowdown chinadailyasia.com · 15h ago
- WHO declares Ebola outbreak over in Uganda as DRC cases rise Sharjah24 · 15h ago
- WHO announces end of Ebola in Uganda as DR Congo deaths surpass 2,700 EFE - Agencia de noticias · 15h ago
- WHO says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over, as cases rise in Congo Reuters · 15h ago
- World Health Organization says Ebola outbreak in Uganda is over Al Jazeera · 15h ago
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