Uganda's health ministry confirmed six additional Ebola cases on June 2, bringing the country's confirmed total to 15. The new infections were identified among contacts of previously confirmed patients. So far two people have been discharged, 12 remain hospitalized and one death has been recorded. Authorities say contact tracing and monitoring are ongoing.
Uganda Reports Six New Ebola Cases, Confirmed Total Now 15
People walk past an advocacy poster against the spread of Ebola virus, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo Virus at the Platinum Medical Centre in Kampala, Uganda May 26, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa
Kampala, June 2 — Uganda's Ministry of Health has confirmed six additional cases of Ebola, raising the country's confirmed total to 15, the ministry said in a statement posted on X.
The ministry said the six new cases were identified among contacts of previously confirmed patients. To date, two patients have been discharged from hospital, 12 remain admitted and one death has been reported.
An advocacy poster against the spread of Ebola virus is placed along the walkway at the Platinum Medical Centre, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo Virus in Kampala, Uganda, May 26, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa
The fact that the new cases were found among known contacts highlights ongoing efforts to trace and monitor people exposed to confirmed cases. Health authorities continue follow-up of contacts to limit further spread.
Reporting: Elais Biryabarema. Writing: George Obulutsa. Editing: Sharon Singleton. Source: Reuters.
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