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1997 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon (new outbreak) - Update 15

0 confirmed 0 probable 0 deaths Source: WHO

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 in late August 1997, and the most recent update was on 07 February 1997.

As of the latest report, there are 61 confirmed cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever, with no probable or suspected cases. Unfortunately, 45 of these cases have resulted in deaths, giving a case fatality ratio of 73.8%. The World Health Organization reports these numbers.

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

The public health response to this outbreak is being led by local authorities, with support from international partners. For the latest updates on this outbreak, please visit the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/1997_02_07a-en.

Primary source: WHO — 1997 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon (new outbreak) - Update 15

Countries with reported cases

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