In Uganda, the Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced the successful conclusion of the mandatory 42-day monitoring period for Ebola, which began after the last locally transmitted patient was discharged on June 16, 2026. Throughout this period, the Ministry of Health conducted intensive surveillance across the nation, resulting in no new cases being detected. The outbreak in Uganda involved 20 confirmed cases, with 18 patients discharged and two fatalities, both of whom were from the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This declaration comes as the DRC faces a much larger and ongoing Ebola outbreak, which has seen over 3,262 infections and 1,437 deaths since mid-May 2026. The DRC outbreak is characterized by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, which is the rarest variant affecting humans and currently lacks approved vaccines or treatments. The World Health Organization has labeled this outbreak as the fastest spreading ever recorded, with estimates suggesting the true scale could be two to four times larger than reported. The situation in the DRC poses a significant risk to regional health security, highlighting the importance of continued vigilance and public health measures in Uganda, even as the country celebrates its current status free from the virus. Minister Baryomunsi urged the public to remain alert and adhere to health guidelines to prevent any resurgence of the disease.