By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Ministry of Health has confirmed six more cases of Ebola in Uganda bringing the cumulative number to 15.
In a press statement dated Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Ministry of Health says the 6 new cases were among contacts to the earlier confirmed cases.
So far, Uganda has registered only one death, while 12 others are still in admission receiving treatment and two already discharged.
The Ministry also reveals that there are 668 contacts that are being monitored and followed up closely.
On Friday, May 29, 2026, the Ministry of Health, Director General Health Services, Prof Olaro Charles, reported two cases that he said were all of Congolese origin bringing the number to 9.
The confirmation of additional 6 cases today shows an upsurge in Ebola cases with Ugandans fearing closure of Education Institutions.
However, government has been categorical: There is business as usual. Schools will continue operating normally across the country.
Symptoms
The incubation period or interval from infection to onset of symptoms varies from 2 to 21 days.
The symptoms of Ebola disease can be sudden and include fever, fatigue, malaise, muscle pain, headache and sore throat. These are followed by vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain rash, and symptoms of impaired kidney and liver functions. It is important for health and care workers to be on the lookout for these symptoms.
Despite a perception that bleeding is a common symptom, this is less frequent and can occur later in the disease. Some patients may develop internal and external bleeding, including blood in vomit and faeces, bleeding from the nose, gums and vagina. Bleeding at the sites where needles have punctured the skin can also occur.
The impact on the central nervous system can result in confusion, irritability and aggression.
