Historical outbreak briefing · Updated May 25, 2026

2001 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda- Report

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The Ebola haemorrhagic fever outbreak in Uganda was first reported on 7 June 2021. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the current status of the outbreak is that it has been reported.

The case count for the outbreak is 424 confirmed cases, with no probable or suspected cases reported. There have been 224 reported deaths, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 52.8%. The WHO has reported these numbers.

The outbreak is currently limited to Uganda, with no reported cases in other countries. There is no information available on any vessel or aircraft outbreaks.

The public health response to the outbreak is being led by the Ugandan Ministry of Health, with support from the WHO and other international partners. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please visit the WHO Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news.

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