Level 2 Travel Advisory Issued For Uganda's Sudan Ebola Outbreak

In response to the ongoing Sudan Ebola virus outbreak in the Republic of Uganda, the U.S. government recently updated a Level 2 Travel Health Advisory for this rare and deadly disease.

On March 12, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed a Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreak in the Kampala, Wakiso, Jinja, Mbale, Kyegegwa, Kabarole, and Ntoroko districts.

Since late January 2025, about 14 cases, including four related fatalities, have been reported.

The CDC says local health authorities in Uganda are working to identify infected people and transmission sources, conduct investigations, take action to prevent further transmission, and educate communities and the public about the risks and dangers of SVD.

If you travel to Uganda, the CDC published an extensive list of activities to avoid.

About 200,000 people visited Uganda in 2024. Traveler screening at Ugandan entry points remains active as of March 2025.

Unlike Zaire Ebola, which has approved vaccines and therapeutics, SVD vaccines and therapeutics remain under development as of mid-March 2025.

From a safety perspective, the U.S. Department of State recently updated its Level 3 Travel Advisory to reflect current information.

The State Department advises reconsidering travel to Uganda and exercising increased caution due to potential risks and the unpredictable nature of public demonstrations. The U.S. Embassy in Kampala is available to support U.S. citizens.