Ebola in the United States

Country context

The United States has a recorded history of five Ebola virus disease outbreaks since 2014. The country first appeared in WHO surveillance for this disease in 1996, when an Ebola-like Reston virus was detected in monkeys. Since then, there have been sporadic outbreaks, with the most recent one reported in 2021. The geographic and health-system context of these outbreaks is shaped by the country's global connections, particularly its role in international trade and travel.

There are currently no active Ebola virus disease outbreaks in the United States. Public health authorities typically monitor for any signs of the disease, including symptoms such as fever, vomiting, and bleeding. Readers can follow updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) for the latest information on Ebola virus disease outbreaks.

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