Uganda’s Ministry of Health has confirmed two new cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), raising concerns over a possible re-emergence of the deadly viral illness.

The two confirmed patients are Ugandan health workers employed at a private health facility in Kampala.

Both have been admitted to a designated Ebola treatment unit and are receiving medical care.

“The two new confirmed cases are Ugandan health workers working in a private health facility in Kampala,” the ministry said in a statement signed by Director General of Health Services Dr. Charles Olaro.

Health authorities have immediately launched contact tracing, with response teams identifying and monitoring all individuals who may have come into contact with the patients to prevent further transmission.

The Ministry urged the public to remain calm but vigilant, and to report anyone showing Ebola symptoms such as fever, vomiting, bleeding, weakness, and severe body pain.

“Early detection and treatment greatly improve chances of survival and help prevent further spread of the disease,” the statement added.

Ebola continues to pose a serious public health threat across Africa due to cross-border movement and risks of urban transmission.

Since its discovery in 1976, the virus has caused multiple outbreaks, with the 2014–2016 West Africa epidemic being the deadliest, claiming over 11,000 lives.

Uganda has experienced several Ebola outbreaks in the past but has developed a strong emergency response capacity, including rapid surveillance, isolation facilities, and community engagement.

Health workers remain among the highest-risk groups due to their direct contact with patients.

The Ministry of Health said it will continue to provide regular updates as investigations and monitoring efforts proceed.