# Why Uganda seems to be winning the battle against Ebola as virus spreads in DR Congo

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- BBC News, 2026-08-01 23:03 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyemjn44qqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Uganda appears to be making progress in its fight against Ebola while the virus continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The country discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital about two weeks ago. That discharge marks a notable point in Uganda’s response to the disease. The contrasting situation places attention on how the outbreak is being contained in Uganda as transmission continues elsewhere.