Ebola: UN-Partners Uganda Emergency Appeal

The United Nations in Uganda, together with its humanitarian partners, has launched an emergency appeal for US$ 15.8 million to support the country’s national response to Ebola outbreak. The Emergency Appeal, released on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, presents a comprehensive three-month (May-August 2026) collective response plan of the UN Country Team and Humanitarian INGO members. Urgent life-saving interventions proposed in the plan are aimed at supporting the Government of Uganda in containing the outbreak rapidly. While partners have already mobilized and repurposed US$3.1 million for immediate response efforts, a critical funding gap of US$12.7 million remains.

The ongoing Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) outbreak in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), poses a serious and rapidly evolving public health threat to Uganda and the wider region. As of 25 May 2026, Uganda has confirmed 7 cases, including 1 death, while more than 300 contacts remain under active follow-up. Given the intense cross-border movement between DRC and Uganda for trade, livelihoods, and family ties, the risk of further transmission remains high, particularly in border districts and refugee-hosting areas.

The appeal supports a comprehensive emergency response across high-risk districts, including refugee settlements, with interventions focused on case management, infection prevention and control, surveillance, risk communication and community engagement, nutrition, WASH, logistics, and the continuity of essential health, protection, GBV, SRHR, and psychosocial support services.