Ebola haemorrhagic fever in the Republic of the Congo - Update 4

As of 18 February 2003, a total of 73 suspected cases and 59 deaths from Ebola haemorrhagic fever has been reported in the districts of Mbomo and Kellé in Cuvette Ouest Region of the Republic of the Congo. The Government of the Republic of the Congo has officially declared the epidemic as due to Ebola haemorrhagic fever.

The case count includes 73 suspected cases, with 59 reported deaths. The Centre International de Recherches Médicales de Franceville (CIRMF), Gabon has confirmed the diagnosis of Ebola haemorrhagic fever through laboratory testing. The case fatality ratio is not available at this time.

The outbreak is currently limited to 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 this outbreak is being led by the Government of the Republic of the Congo, with support from international partners. For the latest updates on this outbreak, please refer to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2003_02_18-en.