Travel health alerts
Disease outbreak alerts for Uganda
3 outbreaks reported for Uganda
Last checked against TravelHealthPro on 2026-11-03.
Ebola disease
Reported 21 October 2026Spread by close or bodily-fluid contact
On 20 October 2026, according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Nigeria, one case of Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus) has been confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory, in a woman with a recent travel history to Uganda. According to the Ugandan Ministry of Health this individual had travelled through Uganda from DRC.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Risk to ordinary travellers is very low. Avoid contact with sick people, bodily fluids, bats and bushmeat, and wash hands often.
Marburg disease
Reported 03 July 2026Reduce your risk while travelling
On 30 June 2026, a confirmed case of Marburg disease (MARD) was reported in Western Region, Uganda.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Follow good food, water and insect-bite precautions, and speak to our travel health team about protecting yourself.
Marburg virus disease
Reported 03 July 2026Spread by close or bodily-fluid contact
On 30 June 2026, a confirmed case of Marburg virus disease was reported in Western Region, Uganda.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Risk to ordinary travellers is very low. Avoid sick people, bodily fluids, caves/mines with bats, and bushmeat.
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