Uganda Governance Monitor
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries revoked the four-month quarantine on the movement and trade of pigs and pig products in Kalangala District, with effect from 20 August 2026. According to the Daily Monitor, the Commissioner for Animal Husbandry and Health wrote to the district on 12 August that movement controls, community awareness and ring vaccination had brought the outbreak under control. District veterinary officials said movement permits, vehicle disinfection and pre-slaughter inspection would be enforced as trade resumes.