2002 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon - Update 11

As of 1 January 2002, a disease outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever has been reported in Gabon. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the first reported case was on an unspecified date in 2002, although the exact date is not provided. The current status of the outbreak is that it is ongoing.

As of 1 January 2002, there have been 32 confirmed cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever reported, with 23 deaths. The case fatality ratio is 71.9%. The WHO reports that 20 cases have been detected in Gabon and 12 in the neighbouring villages of the Republic of Congo. Among the 32 confirmed cases, there have been 23 deaths, 17 in Gabon and 6 in the Republic of Congo.

The outbreak is currently limited to Gabon, with 1 affected country. No information is available on the current vessel location or people on board.

The public health response to the outbreak is ongoing, with the WHO providing updates and guidance. For the latest information on the outbreak, please visit the WHO Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2002_01_02-en.