# Uganda Confirms No Active Ebola Cases

> Uganda health ministry states no confirmed Ebola cases despite Nigeria's reported infection.
- Title: Uganda Confirms No Active Ebola Cases · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: Uganda health ministry states no confirmed Ebola cases despite Nigeria's reported infection. Uganda has no active Ebola cases as of the statement, with the…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610210143.html
- Published: 2026-10-21T08:36:40+00:00
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## Uganda health ministry statement
Uganda has reiterated there are no confirmed active Ebola cases following reports of a confirmed infection in Nigeria involving a woman who travelled to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for business.

> Uganda has NO confirmed active Ebola cases
## Prof Charles Olaro's clarification
Prof Charles Olaro said the woman transited through Uganda in early October without showing symptoms but developed them after arriving in Nigeria.

> Travel through Uganda does not establish that infection occurred here
## Infection origin under investigation
Prof Olaro cautioned against concluding the infection originated in Uganda as investigations were still underway to establish where the woman was exposed to the virus.

> The location of exposure remains under investigation
## Uganda's public health measures
The Ministry urged Ugandans to remain vigilant and observe preventive hygiene measures including regular handwashing and the use of sanitiser.

> We urge the public to remain calm, vigilant and to practice regular handwashing and sanitising
## Uganda's response to Nigeria's case
The Ministry noted Nigeria had not yet provided detailed information about the woman's travel itinerary and clinical history.

> Nigeria had not yet provided detailed information about the woman's travel itinerary and clinical history
## Next steps for public health
Uganda will work with relevant government agencies to strengthen screening and public health controls at points of entry.

> Uganda will continue to provide verified information through official communication channels
## Key takeaway

Uganda has no active Ebola cases as of the statement, with the woman who tested positive in Nigeria having transited through Uganda without symptoms.