📸In pictures: Uganda discharges last Ebola patient after full recovery
The last Ebola patient at Mulago National Referral Hospital's Isolation Centre has been discharged after making a full recovery, marking a significant milestone in Uganda's response to the outbreak.
Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi presents a certificate to the last Ebola survivor at the Mulago Isolation Unit on Thursday, July 16, 2026. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)
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The last Ebola patient at Mulago National Referral Hospital's Isolation Centre has been discharged this Thursday morning (July 16) after making a full recovery, marking a significant milestone in Uganda's response to the outbreak. Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi joined healthcare workers to witness the milestone, commending their dedication and resilience in the country's fight against Ebola.
All photos by Mpalanyi Ssentongo
Health authorities with the last Ebola patient who fully recovered.
Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi presents a certificate to the last Ebola survivor at the Mulago Isolation Unit. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)
Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi interacts with Rehema Kobusingye, a nursing officer at the Mulago Isolation Unit. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)
Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi in a group photo with health officials at the Mulago Isolation Unit. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)