Africa: All of Africa Today – April 28, 2025

Uganda Declared End of Ebola Outbreak After Swift Response

Uganda declared the end of its Ebola outbreak, less than three months after the virus was first confirmed in Kampala on 30 January 2025. The outbreak resulted in 14 cases (12 confirmed, 2 probable) and four deaths, with ten recoveries. The last patient was discharged on 15 March 2025, triggering the 42-day countdown to officially declare the outbreak over, in line with WHO guidelines. Uganda’s experience in managing outbreaks enabled…