2001 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon - update 8

The current outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever was first reported on 7 June 2021, in Gabon. According to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News, as of 24 December 2001, there are 27 confirmed cases, including 18 deaths.

The case counts indicate that all reported cases have been confirmed, with no probable or suspected cases. The case fatality ratio is 66.7%, based on the 18 reported deaths out of 27 total cases. This means that nearly two-thirds of the reported cases have resulted in fatalities.

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

The public health response to the outbreak is ongoing, with all contacts of the cases being closely monitored for signs or symptoms of Ebola haemorrhagic fever. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please refer to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2001_12_24-en.