The United States government has reinforced its longstanding health partnership with Uganda by donating 100 vials of lifesaving monoclonal antibodies to support the ongoing response to the Sudan Ebola Virus (SUDV) outbreak.
The handover ceremony took place at the National Medical Stores in Entebbe, where U.S. Ambassador William W. Popp officially presented the donation to Hon. Anifa Kawooya Bangirana, Uganda’s Minister of State for Health (General Duties).
Monoclonal antibodies are considered a breakthrough in the treatment of Ebola, as they help neutralise the virus and improve survival rates among infected patients. Stored under controlled conditions, the vials will remain viable for years, ready for rapid deployment if new cases arise.
“The United States’ donation of monoclonal antibodies is an important contribution to the global fight against Ebola, saving lives in Uganda, and making both America and Uganda safer,” said Ambassador Popp.
A Boost for Uganda’s Health Security
The donation marks a key milestone in Uganda’s fight against Ebola, underscoring the importance of innovation, collaboration, and preparedness.
In 2022, during the Ebola outbreak in Mubende, similar antibody treatments were used under compassionate use protocols, proving vital in the country’s response.
Now in 2025, the U.S. has already committed over $6 million to Uganda’s Ebola response, supporting:
- Case detection
- Contact tracing
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Border health surveillance
- Infection prevention and control
- Community engagement and education
Building Resilience Beyond the Outbreak
As Uganda edges closer to declaring an end to the current outbreak, the arrival of these treatments ensures the health system is better prepared for any resurgence.
“This donation underscores our commitment to scientific innovation, public health, and shared global security,” Popp added.
The U.S. donation is part of a wider global health strategy to strengthen Uganda’s resilience against future outbreaks—not only Ebola, but also HIV/AIDS, malaria, maternal and child health threats, and other emerging diseases.
For decades, the United States has been one of Uganda’s most consistent health allies, and this latest gesture further deepens that partnership.
As the region continues to face public health challenges, this show of solidarity and preparedness stands as a testament to the power of international cooperation in safeguarding lives.
