2000 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda - Update 14

The current outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda was first reported on 7 June 2021. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of 30 October 2021, the outbreak is ongoing.

The WHO reports a total of 224 confirmed cases, with no probable or suspected cases. Unfortunately, there have been 73 reported deaths, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 32.6%. The outbreak is currently confined to Uganda, with no reported cases in other countries.

The outbreak is localized to Uganda, with no information available on the geographic spread of the disease beyond the country's borders. There is no information available on any vessel or aircraft outbreaks.

The Ugandan Ministry of Health, with support from the government of Japan, is working to contain the outbreak. The WHO will continue to provide updates on the situation. For the latest information, please visit the WHO Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2000_10_30-en.