2001 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon/The Republic of the Congo - Update 10

As of 31 December 2001, a disease outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever has been reported in Gabon and The Republic of the Congo. The first reported case was on 7 June 2021, although the outbreak was not confirmed until 31 December 2001. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the current status of the outbreak is that 30 confirmed cases have been reported, including 22 deaths.

The case counts for the Ebola haemorrhagic fever outbreak in Gabon and The Republic of the Congo are as follows: 30 confirmed cases have been reported, with 22 deaths. The case fatality ratio is 73.3%. The WHO has reported that all 30 confirmed cases are laboratory-confirmed, with no probable or suspected cases.

The outbreak has been reported in one country, Gabon, with no information available on the spread to other countries. There is no information available on vessel or aircraft outbreaks.

The public health response to the outbreak is being led by the authorities in Gabon, with the WHO providing support and guidance. The WHO has reported that all contacts of the cases are being closely monitored for signs or symptoms of Ebola haemorrhagic fever for 21 days. 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/2001_12_31-en.