2002 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon/The Republic of the Congo - Update 20

The current outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever was first reported on 12 March 2002 in Gabon, with the most recent cases confined to Ogooue-Invindo province. According to the Gabonese Ministry of Health, there are 60 confirmed cases, including 50 deaths.

As of the latest report, there are 60 confirmed cases, with no probable or suspected cases reported. The case fatality ratio is 83.3%, indicating that 83.3% of confirmed cases have resulted in death. The report also mentions 31 confirmed cases and 18 deaths in the Republic of the Congo, but these are not included in the total case count.

The outbreak is currently limited to Gabon and the Republic of the Congo, with no reported cases in other countries. There is no information available on the current vessel location or the distinct nationalities of those affected.

The public health response to the outbreak is being led by the Gabonese Ministry of Health, with support from international partners. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please refer to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News bulletin at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2002_03_14-en.