CDC recommends that travelers going to Uganda take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip.

Dec 26, 2024 · CDC began working in Uganda in 1991 and established an office in the country in 2000. CDC Uganda works closely with the government and partner organizations to detect, prevent and control infectious disease outbreaks and build and strengthen the country's core public health capabilities .

Currently, CDC has not issued any interim recommendations to health departments for post-arrival risk assessment and management of travelers, including U.S.-based healthcare workers, arriving from Uganda. CDC recommends that travelers monitor themselves for symptoms of Sudan virus disease (SVD) while in the outbreak area and for 21 days after ...

5 days ago · The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert about an outbreak in Uganda of deadly Sudan virus disease, a viral hemorrhagic fever that is in the same family as Ebola.

Uganda is experiencing an outbreak of Sudan virus disease (SVD) in Kampala, Mbale, and Wakiso (see map). SVD is a type of Ebola disease caused by infection with the Sudan virus. No vaccines or therapeutics have been approved for the prevention or treatment of SVD.

6 days ago · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention travel alert does not call on travelers to steer clear of Uganda, but it does urge enhanced precautions, such as avoiding people with symptoms and skipping visits to health care …

5 days ago · U.S. health officials urge caution for travelers to Uganda due to an Ebola outbreak, with the CDC enhancing precautions to prevent widespread transmission

Entry screening for U.S.-bound travelers from Uganda: Currently, about 140 people per day enter the U.S. from Uganda. The U.S. has not restricted travel from Uganda at this time.

Uganda Healthy Travel Packing List Pack items for your health and safety. You may not be able to purchase and pack all of these items, and some may not be relevant to you and your travel plans.

5 days ago · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Feb. 6 released an advisory about an outbreak of Ebola in Uganda caused by the Sudan virus disease. There are currently no suspected, probable or confirmed Ebola cases related to the outbreak that have been reported in the United States or outside of Uganda.