Historical outbreak briefing · Updated May 27, 2026

1996 - Ebola-Reston Investigation, Philippines - Update

0 confirmed 0 probable 0 deaths Source: WHO

A disease outbreak investigation is underway in the Philippines, with the first reported case dating back to April 17, 1996. According to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News, the investigation is ongoing, and no new updates have been reported since April 30, 1996.

As of the last reported update, there are no confirmed cases, probable cases, or suspected cases of Ebola-Reston virus infection. The case fatality ratio is not available due to the lack of reported cases. No deaths have been reported.

The outbreak has been reported in two countries: the Philippines and the United States. The affected countries are the Philippines (PH) and the United States (US).

The public health response to this outbreak is being led by the Department of Health in collaboration with other authorities. For the latest updates on this investigation, please refer to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/1996_04_30-en.

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