Historical outbreak briefing · Updated May 25, 2026

2000 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda - Update 10

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As of 26 October 2000, an outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever has been reported in Uganda. The Ugandan Ministry of Health first reported the outbreak on 7 June 2021. According to the latest information, the outbreak is ongoing.

The Ugandan Ministry of Health has reported a total of 182 cases, all of which have been confirmed. There have been 64 reported deaths, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 35.2%. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been monitoring the situation closely.

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

The public health response to the outbreak is being led by the Ugandan Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please visit the WHO Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2000_10_26a-en.

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Countries with reported cases

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