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Historical outbreak briefing · Updated May 31, 2026

1996 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon (new outbreak)

0 confirmed 0 probable 0 deaths Source: WHO

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a new outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever has been reported in Gabon. The first reported case occurred on an unspecified date, but the outbreak was officially reported to WHO on 14 October 1996.

As of the latest available information, there are no confirmed cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon. The WHO has not reported any probable or suspected cases either. Unfortunately, there have been no reported deaths associated with this outbreak.

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

The public health response to this outbreak is being led by the national health authorities in Gabon, with assistance from a WHO team on site. For the latest updates on this outbreak, please refer to the WHO Disease Outbreak News bulletin at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/1996_10_14-en.

Primary source: WHO — 1996 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon (new outbreak)

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