KAMPALA – The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has confirmed that Uganda remains safe and open for travelers, tourism partners, investors, and the international community, amid the reported deadly Ebola cases in the region.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The announcement was made by Mrs. Juliana Kagwa, the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board, in a press release issued on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
The assurance follows recent reports of Ebola cases linked to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with Uganda confirming 15 cases, including six new detections, per the Ministry of Health’s latest update.
The UTB Boss Juliana Kagwa confirmed in a statement that Uganda’s fifteen confirmed Ebola cases are associated with cross-border movement from the DRC.
She added that all affected individuals were swiftly identified and isolated, and they are now receiving proper medical care under the supervision of Uganda’s Ministry of Health.
Notably, apart from one Congolese national who succumbed to the virus more than two weeks ago, Uganda has recorded no other fatalities related to this outbreak.
“Uganda has registered only fifteen confirmed cases linked to cross-border movement from the DRC, and every affected individual was swiftly identified, isolated, and is receiving proper care. Aside from one Congolese national who tragically succumbed more than two weeks ago, Uganda has recorded no other fatalities,” confirmed Juliana.
Following the outbreak, Uganda’s government has activated comprehensive health measures, including the temporary closure of the Uganda–DRC border, rigorous screening at entry points, and robust contact tracing with continuous monitoring.
Juliana Kagwa further reassured that the country’s health systems remain vigilant, well-prepared, and fully engaged to monitor and respond to the Ebola situation effectively.
The Board emphasized that all tourism establishments, including lodges, hotels, national parks, tour operators, and transport services, remain fully operational and safe for visitors.
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