Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has reassured travellers, tourism stakeholders and the international community following recent media reports related to Ebola cases linked to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Uganda has registered two isolated imported Ebola cases involving Congolese nationals who entered the country from the DRC. One patient passed away and has since been repatriated, while the second patient is currently receiving treatment under the supervision of Uganda’s Ministry of Health.
UTB clarified that there is currently no local transmission or community spread of Ebola within the country.
The organisation added that the Ministry of Health continues to maintain nationwide surveillance, screening, contact tracing and rapid response measures to monitor the situation.
According to the board, Uganda remains well-prepared to manage Ebola and other public health situations, citing the country’s previous experience in handling outbreaks.
UTB further stated that tourism activities across the country, including national parks, hotels, conference venues and transportation services, continue to operate normally.
UTB encouraged visitors and tourism practitioners to observe standard hygiene practices, including regular handwashing and use of sanitizer, while enjoying Uganda’s diverse tourism experiences.
The tourism board reiterated that Uganda remains open and welcoming for tourism, business and investment activities, adding that normal daily life and tourism operations continue across the country.
