The Government of Uganda will continue bilateral engagements with the United States to address its decision to maintain the country under a Level Four “Do Not Travel for Any Reason” advisory, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Haruna Kasolo has said.
Minister Kasolo said Uganda would pursue further diplomatic discussions with Washington over the travel restrictions and keep Parliament informed of any developments.
He made the remarks following concerns raised by Kole South County MP Boniface Okot during Wednesday’s plenary sitting on November 11, 2026. Okot warned that the advisory could have serious economic implications, particularly for the tourism industry.
“Many players in the Tourism sector claim this negative advisory in the country is affecting them and even all Ugandans, a great deal,” Okot said.
The US State Department re-published Uganda on November 9, 2026, among 23 countries under its highest travel advisory. The decision cited the Ebola outbreak reported in Uganda in July 2026.
Uganda subsequently reported no new cases. After the last patient was discharged and the required period passed without further infections, the World Health Organisation declared the country Ebola-free.
Minister Kasolo said Foreign Affairs Minister Adonia Ayebare had earlier held bilateral discussions with the US Deputy Secretary of State on August 28, 2026. During the meeting, the two sides committed to strengthening cooperation.
“Now that the first engagement has not worked, we shall continue with more engagements and we will keep updating Parliament,” Kasolo said.
He added that US officials had commended Uganda’s response to the Ebola outbreak and reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between the two countries in managing public health emergencies.
According to Kasolo, the discussions also covered continued cooperation in health matters and issues relating to national sovereignty.
The continued advisory has raised concerns among tourism operators and other businesses that depend on international travel. Government is now seeking further diplomatic engagement with Washington as it seeks to address the concerns surrounding the travel restrictions.
