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Ebola in France

Outbreaks of Ebola virus disease (EVD) recorded in France and captured by the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News archive (2021). No currently active outbreaks involve this country.

Country context

France has been under WHO surveillance for Ebola virus disease since 2021, when a single outbreak was recorded. This outbreak occurred in 2021, with a cumulative total of 165 confirmed cases and 60 deaths reported. The country's health system and geographic context may contribute to the relatively low frequency of Ebola outbreaks, but more data is needed to fully understand this pattern.

Currently, there are no active Ebola outbreaks in France. Authorities typically monitor for any signs of the disease, and updates can be followed through official channels.

Synthesized May 30, 2026 from WHO Disease Outbreak News and supporting public-health sources.

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Outbreaks recorded
0
Confirmed cases
60
Cumulative deaths

Historical

Past ebola outbreaks involving France, grouped by year of first report.

2021

Context on the disease itself: complete guide to Ebola virus disease. For all ebola outbreaks worldwide, see the full outbreaks archive.