Government will continue diplomatic engagements with the United States to have its Level Four travel advisory against Uganda reviewed, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Haruna Kasolo has said.
Kasolo said Uganda would pursue further bilateral talks with Washington following the US decision to place the country among 23 nations under a “Do Not Travel for Any Reason” advisory.
The minister made the remarks during Wednesday’s plenary sitting on November 11, 2026, while responding to concerns raised by Kole South County MP Hon. Boniface Okot, who warned that the advisory could have far-reaching consequences for Uganda’s economy, particularly the tourism sector.
“Many players in the tourism sector claim this negative advisory on the country is affecting them and even all Ugandans a great deal,” Okot said.
On November 9, 2026, the US Department of State republished Uganda under its Level Four travel advisory, following the Ebola outbreak reported in the country in July 2026.
However, Uganda subsequently contained the outbreak, with no new infections reported after the last confirmed case was discharged. The World Health Organisation later declared the country Ebola-free after the required period without new cases.
Kasolo said Uganda had already initiated diplomatic engagements with the US over the advisory, recalling a meeting held on August 28, 2026, between Foreign Affairs Minister Adonia Ayebare and the US Deputy Secretary of State, during which the two countries committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation.
He acknowledged that the initial diplomatic engagement had not yielded the desired outcome but assured Parliament that government would pursue further discussions.
“Now that the first engagement has not worked, we shall continue with more engagements and we will keep updating Parliament,” Kasolo said.
The minister further recalled that during the August meeting, US officials commended Uganda’s efforts in containing the Ebola outbreak and reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between the two countries in responding to public health emergencies.
“Both principals committed to continue cooperation in health matters and issues regarding sovereignty,” Kasolo said.
He reiterated that government would maintain diplomatic dialogue with Washington as it seeks to address concerns surrounding the travel advisory and safeguard bilateral relations.
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