Overview
- Uganda officially declared the Sudan Ebola outbreak over on April 26, 2025, following 42 days with no new cases as per WHO guidelines.
- The outbreak, which began on January 30, 2025, after the death of a nurse in Kampala, led to 14 cases (12 confirmed, 2 probable) and 4 deaths.
- A total of 534 contacts were identified and monitored, with 85.2% successfully quarantined to prevent further transmission.
- Within four days of the outbreak's declaration, Uganda launched the first-ever clinical vaccine trial for the Sudan strain of Ebola, despite the absence of licensed treatments.
- Uganda's swift and coordinated response, supported by WHO, Africa CDC, and partners, highlighted the country's leadership in managing public health emergencies.