Pandemic Watch
Ebola in Sudan
Outbreaks of Ebola virus disease (EVD) recorded in Sudan and captured by the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News archive (2004 – 2023). No currently active outbreaks involve this country.
Country context
South Sudan has been under WHO surveillance for Ebola virus disease since 2004, when the country experienced its first recorded outbreak. Since then, there have been four more outbreaks, with the most recent ones occurring in 2014, 2022, and 2023. These outbreaks have been linked to Sudan ebolavirus, and have primarily affected the region of Uganda. The country's geographic and health system context, including its proximity to Uganda and the presence of rural areas with limited access to healthcare, may contribute to the pattern of outbreaks.
Currently, there are no active Ebola outbreaks in South Sudan. However, the country's health authorities continue to monitor for signs of the disease, particularly in areas with a history of outbreaks. Readers can follow updates on the situation from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other reliable sources.
Historical
Past ebola outbreakss involving Sudan, grouped by year of first report.
2023
- 19confirmed 7deaths
2022
- 0confirmed 0deaths
- 0confirmed 23deaths
2014
- 0confirmed 0deaths
2004
- 17confirmed 7deaths
Context on the disease itself: complete guide to Ebola virus disease. For all ebola outbreaks worldwide, see the full outbreaks archive.
