1996 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon (new outbreak) - Update 7

A new outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever has been reported in Gabon, according to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News. The first reported case occurred on an unspecified date, but the outbreak was first reported on 8 June 2021. As of the latest update, the situation remains unchanged.

The total number of confirmed cases is 27, with no probable or suspected cases reported. Unfortunately, 19 deaths have been reported, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 70.4%. The World Health Organization reports these numbers.

The outbreak is currently limited to Gabon, with no reported cases in other countries. No information is available on any vessel or aircraft outbreaks.

The public health response to this outbreak is ongoing, with the World Health Organization providing updates and guidance. Readers can follow the latest developments on the World Health Organization's website, where the full report on this outbreak can be found at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/1996_12_06a-en.