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Uganda Declares End to Sudan Ebola Outbreak After 42 Days Without New Cases

The outbreak, which began in January 2025, resulted in 14 cases and 4 deaths, and marked the first vaccine trial for the Sudan strain of Ebola.

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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.