2000 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever - Update 7

The current outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever was first reported on 7 June 2021 by the Ugandan Ministry of Health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of 23 October 2020, the outbreak is ongoing in Uganda.

As of 23 October 2020, there are 160 confirmed cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever reported in Uganda, with no probable or suspected cases. The reported deaths total 55, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 34.4%. The WHO reports these numbers based on the information provided by the Ugandan Ministry of Health.

The outbreak is currently confined to Uganda, with no reported cases in other countries. There is no information available on any vessel or aircraft involved in 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 refer to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2000_10_23-en.