Uganda declares itself free of Ebola after last patient was discharged in mid-June

Ugandan authorities announced on Tuesday that the country is free of Ebola following the discharge of its last patient in mid-June. The declaration marks a significant milestone for East Africa, though officials noted it remains a delicate achievement as the virus continues to affect a remote region of neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.

Meanwhile, the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 3,262 confirmed cases, according to an update from the country's ministry of health. This total approaches the record set during the 2018-2020 outbreak, which stands as the largest ever recorded in the nation. Additionally, officials have characterized the current Congolese outbreak as the fastest on record.