Historical outbreak briefing · Updated May 27, 2026

2000 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever - Update 8

0 confirmed 0 probable 60 deaths Source: WHO

The current outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever was first reported on 7 June 2021. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of the latest update, the outbreak is ongoing in three countries: France, Uganda, and the United States.

As of the latest report, there are 165 confirmed cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever, with no probable or suspected cases reported. The number of deaths associated with the outbreak is 60, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 36.4%. The WHO reports these numbers based on the available data.

The outbreak has been reported in three countries: France, Uganda, and the United States. The exact geographic spread and transit context are not specified in the available data.

The public health response to the outbreak is being coordinated by the National Task Force for the Control of Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers in Uganda. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please refer to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2000_10_24-en.

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