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Ebola in Senegal

Outbreaks of Ebola virus disease (EVD) recorded in Senegal and captured by the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News archive (2014). No currently active outbreaks involve this country.

Country context

Senegal has been under WHO surveillance for Ebola virus disease since 2014, when two outbreaks were recorded in the same year. The country's geographic location and health system context may contribute to the relatively low frequency of outbreaks. The cumulative number of confirmed cases is 910, with 276 probable cases and 729 deaths.

There are no active Ebola virus disease outbreaks currently reported in Senegal. Authorities typically monitor for new cases and outbreaks, and updates can be followed through official sources such as the WHO Disease Outbreak News bulletin.

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

2
Outbreaks recorded
0
Confirmed cases
22
Probable / suspected
1,323
Cumulative deaths

Historical

Past ebola outbreakss involving Senegal, grouped by year of first report.

2014

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