Government to Continue Bilateral Talks With US Over Travel Advisory

The Ugandan government has assured Parliament that it will maintain active diplomatic channels with the United States regarding a recent travel advisory. The assurance came from the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Haruna Kasolo, in response to growing concerns over the economic impact of the directive.

The US State Department recently re-published Uganda among 23 nations placed under a strict “do not travel for any reason” category. The restriction stems from the Ebola outbreak recorded in the country in July 2026. However, the World Health Organization has since declared Uganda Ebola-free after successfully discharging the final patient and surpassing the mandatory incubation period without new infections.

Raising the matter during a plenary sitting, Kole South County legislator Hon. Boniface Okot warned that the level-four advisory poses severe threats to the national economy, particularly harming players within the vital tourism sector.

In his response, Minister Kasolo noted that previous high-level discussions had already taken place, referencing a meeting on 28 August 2026 between Minister of Foreign Affairs Adonia Ayebare and the US Deputy Secretary of State. During those talks, US officials reportedly commended Uganda’s response to the health crisis and reaffirmed long-standing partnerships.

“Now that the first engagement has not worked, we shall continue with more engagements and we will keep updating Parliament,” Kasolo stated, emphasizing that both nations remain committed to health cooperation and mutual sovereignty.

For more details, read the original report on the Parliament of Uganda.