Ministry of Health Confirms South Sudan Remains Ebola-Free After 10 Suspected Cases Test Negative
By Roselyn Oboy
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that all 10 suspected Ebola cases tested in the country have returned negative, as authorities continue to strengthen surveillance and preparedness measures along high-risk border areas.
In an update issued on Friday, Undersecretary Dr. Oromo Francis said the country remains on high alert due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which continues to spread.
According to the Ministry, the DRC has recorded 2,273 confirmed Ebola cases and 796 deaths, making the current outbreak the third largest on record.
The Ministry also highlighted positive developments in neighboring Uganda, where the last confirmed Ebola patient was discharged after testing negative twice. This begins the mandatory 42-day countdown before Uganda can officially declare the outbreak over.
Uganda reported 20 confirmed Ebola cases and two deaths since declaring an outbreak on May 15, 2026.
Despite the absence of confirmed Ebola cases in South Sudan, health authorities say preparedness and response efforts remain active, with particular focus on the country’s 16 high-risk border entry points shared with Uganda and the DRC.
The Ministry urged the public to remain vigilant and continue observing public health measures while reassuring citizens that surveillance systems remain in place to detect and respond promptly to any suspected cases.
