The United States has strengthened Uganda’s fight against the ongoing Sudan Ebola Virus (SUDV) outbreak by donating 100 vials of monoclonal antibodies to the Ministry of Health.
U.S. Ambassador William W. Popp handed over the advanced treatments to the State Minister for Health, General Duties, Anifa Kawooya Bangirana, during a brief ceremony at the National Medical Stores in Entebbe on April 14.
“These groundbreaking treatments demonstrate the United States’ strong commitment to innovation, scientific excellence, shared prosperity, and global health security,” Ambassador Popp said. “Providing these monoclonal antibodies is an important contribution to the global fight against Ebola, saving lives in Uganda and making both America and Uganda safer.”
Monoclonal antibodies are regarded as a major breakthrough in Ebola treatment, with the potential to boost survival rates in patients once administered early. The donated vials will be stored under controlled conditions for rapid deployment if new cases emerge.
This contribution builds on earlier U.S. support, including a similar donation during Uganda’s 2022 Ebola outbreak, when monoclonal antibodies were used successfully to treat patients in Mubende.
The donation is part of broader U.S. assistance to Uganda’s 2025 Ebola response, which has already surpassed $6 million. The funding has been used to support critical areas such as case detection, surveillance, contact tracing, laboratory diagnostics, screening at entry and exit points, public health communication, and infection prevention.
According to the U.S. Embassy, this sustained support reflects Washington’s long-term commitment to strengthening Uganda’s health systems and improving global readiness for health threats.
“As we respond to outbreaks like Ebola, we build stronger global health security partnerships that benefit us all,” Ambassador Popp emphasized.
The Uganda Ministry of Health has welcomed the donation as the country continues the countdown toward declaring the end of the outbreak, while remaining prepared for any future cases.
