Historical outbreak briefing · Updated May 30, 2026

2001 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda - Update 39

0 confirmed 0 probable 19 deaths Source: WHO

The current outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda was first reported on 7 June 2021, according to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News. As of the latest update, the outbreak remains ongoing.

The case count for this outbreak is 396 confirmed cases, with no probable or suspected cases reported. The cumulative total of deaths is 150, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 37.9%. The World Health Organization reports these numbers.

The outbreak is currently confined to Uganda, with one affected country. No information is available on the geographic spread of the outbreak beyond this country.

The public health response to this outbreak is being led by the Ugandan Ministry of Health, in collaboration with international partners. For the latest updates on this outbreak, readers can follow the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News.

Primary source: WHO — 2001 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda - Update 39

Countries with reported cases

UG Uganda

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