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Uganda has been declared Ebola-free 42 days after its last patient was discharged, meeting the WHO benchmark. The country confirmed 20 cases linked to the outbreak in eastern DR Congo, then used event cancellations, travel suspensions, quarantine and 21-day contact follow-up to stop further transmission.
Uganda declared Ebola-free after containing 20 confirmed cases
Uganda declared Ebola-free after containing 20 confirmed cases

29.07.2026

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