Ugandan physician, public health expert and politician, Minister for ICT and National Guidance
Parliament has passed the Protection of Sovereignty Bill after amendments, with Museveni approving the measure. The law tightens controls on foreign-funded actors, introduces penalties, and aims to shield policy autonomy. Critics warn it risks suppressing civil society, media, and dissent while supporters say it defends national sovereignty.
Uganda and Africa CDC have formally urged the United States to remove travel restrictions tied to the Ebola outbreak. Uganda reports no new cases since July 16, with the last patient discharged, while the DRC faces a worsening Bundibugyo outbreak. Regional partners warn that border controls complicate trade and health work, as WHO warns the outbreak could be larger than detected.
Uganda has officially declared the end of its 2026 Ebola outbreak after completing the mandatory 42‑day monitoring period. The outbreak, sparked by imported cases from the Democratic Republic of Congo, affected 20 confirmed cases with 2 deaths. Health authorities say transmission has ceased and no new cases have been detected during surveillance.