KAMPALA, June 15, 2026 — Uganda’s Ministry of Health has clarified that travellers departing the country are not required to obtain Ebola-free certificates, warning the public against fraudsters exploiting concerns around disease screening for travel and visa processing.
In a press release issued on Monday, the ministry said there is no requirement for travellers to present Ebola-free certificates when applying for visas to any country and stressed that such documents should not be demanded as part of travel procedures.
The ministry said Ebola testing in Uganda is conducted strictly under national public health guidelines and response protocols.
According to Prof. Charles Olara Director General Health Services, testing is only recommended for individuals showing symptoms consistent with Ebola Virus Disease or those identified as contacts of confirmed Ebola cases following clinical and epidemiological assessment by health authorities.
Olara urged travellers, recruitment agencies and travel agents to remain alert and avoid individuals or groups claiming to offer Ebola testing or certificates to facilitate international travel, employment opportunities or visa applications.
He urged members of the public should report suspected Ebola cases through its emergency reporting channels.
As of June 15, 2026, Uganda has reported 19 confirmed cases, and one probable case, linked largely to cross-border transmission from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Addressing the nation days ago, President Yoweri Museveni said Ebola can easily be contained if Ugandans follow the Standard Operating Procedures [SOPs] given by the medical professionals.
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