Uganda has officially declared itself Ebola-free after 42 days of monitoring following the last patient’s discharge — but the crisis in neighboring Congo rages on, with over 3,000 confirmed cases and 1,400 deaths, making it the fastest-spreading outbreak in history. The strain infecting both countries has no vaccine or treatment, and Congo’s outbreak, which began when Congolese patients crossed the border, continues to spiral despite deadly roadblocks for responders. Uganda’s swift response — including halting handshakes, canceling events, and suspending flights — helped contain the virus locally, but the world watches Congo’s escalating emergency with growing alarm.

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