Uganda’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Adonia Ayebare, says the United Arab Emirates, India, Mauritius and Thailand have lifted Ebola-related travel advisories against Uganda following diplomatic engagements with the affected countries.
In a post on X, Ayebare thanked Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the army chief, for his guidance throughout the negotiations, saying Uganda continues to engage countries that still maintain Ebola-related travel advisories in a bid to have them lifted.
“Our thanks go to those countries that have lifted travel advisories which include United Arab Emirates, India, Mauritius and Thailand,” Ayebare said.
He added that Uganda remains in active discussions with countries that have retained the advisories and is urging them to review and lift the measures.
Uganda declared the end of its 2026 Ebola outbreak on July 28 after completing the mandatory 42-day monitoring period without detecting new cases. The outbreak recorded 20 confirmed cases, with 18 recoveries and two deaths.
The easing of travel restrictions comes as Uganda seeks to restore normal international travel, tourism, trade and business links following the outbreak. The UAE announced on September 26 that it was easing Ebola-related entry restrictions on Ugandan travellers.
Ayebare assumed office as Foreign Affairs Minister in August 2026 after serving in Uganda’s diplomatic service, including as the country’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.