Uganda says it has no confirmed Ebola instances following report involving Nigerian girl who travelled via the nation

Uganda’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that the nation has no lively Ebola instances following studies involving a Nigerian girl who travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for enterprise.

In a press release issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the ministry defined that preliminary investigations confirmed the lady handed via Uganda in early October with out displaying any signs.

According to the ministry, she developed signs after arriving in Nigeria.

Ugandan authorities clarified that her passage via the nation doesn’t imply she contracted the virus there, including that investigations are ongoing to find out the place she might have been uncovered.

The ministry additionally disclosed that Nigerian authorities had but to offer detailed details about the lady’s journey historical past and medical data, which might help investigations and call tracing.

“We wish to clarify that, as at the time of this statement, Uganda has NO confirmed active Ebola cases,” the ministry said.

The authorities mentioned it might strengthen well being screening and different preventive measures at entry factors whereas sustaining restricted provisions for humanitarian and diplomatic journey.

It urged residents to stay calm, practise common handwashing and sanitisation, and comply with verified well being updates.

“The Ministry will continue to share verified updates through its official channels,” the assertion added.