If you have been keeping an eye on the global news cycle recently, you might have caught fleeting headlines mentioning Ebola in East Africa. For anyone with an upcoming journey booked to experience the wilderness of Uganda, it is completely natural to pause, ask questions, and seek clarity. At Gazelle safari company, your safety is not an afterthought or a secondary metric; it forms the foundation of every itinerary we design.

The Facts: What exactly happened?

On May 15, 2026, the Ugandan Ministry of Health officially confirmed an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in Kampala. The case involved a 59-year-old Congolese male who traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) seeking medical care. He was admitted to a hospital in Kampala on May 11, where his health unfortunately deteriorated, and he passed away on May 14. On the same day, his body was repatriated back to the DRC.

Crucial Context: This was entirely an imported case from across the border. As explicitly certified by Uganda’s health authorities, the country has not confirmed a single local case of transmission within its population.

A Swift, Time-Tested Response

The government has already traced and quarantined all individuals who interacted with the patient, including healthcare staff and close relatives. High-risk districts along the western border have deployed mobile laboratories and strict screening teams at all official and informal border points. Public health leaders have officially declared the situation fully contained and under control.

Our Uncompromising Commitment to You

We do not expect you to travel on blind faith. Our operations continue to enforce stringent wellness standards to protect our guests and host communities:

• Private, Managed Corridors: From airport arrival to your safari vehicle, you travel within a private, curated bubble, bypassing densely populated urban public hubs.
• Experienced Guide Networks: Our driver-guides are fully trained on health monitoring and remain in constant contact with our 24/7 operations desk.

Do not delay or cancel your trip. There has never been a better time than the present to explore the pearl of Africa.

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