2001- Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda - The Outbreak is Officially Over

The Ebola haemorrhagic fever outbreak in Uganda was first reported on 28 February 2001, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The outbreak was officially declared over on 28 February 2001, marking the end of a period of transmission.

As of the official declaration, there were 224 confirmed cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda, with no probable or suspected cases reported. Unfortunately, all 224 cases resulted in deaths, giving a case fatality ratio of 100%. The WHO reports these numbers based on the available data.

The outbreak was confined to Uganda, with no reported cases in other countries. There is no information available on any vessel or aircraft transmission context.

The public health response to the outbreak is being led by the Ugandan authorities, with support from the WHO and other international partners. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please refer to the WHO Disease Outbreak News bulletin, available at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2001_02_28b-en.