Historical outbreak briefing · Updated May 25, 2026

2000 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda - Update 15

0 confirmed 0 probable 75 deaths Source: WHO

As of 31 October, the Ugandan Ministry of Health has reported a total of 239 cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever, with the first reported case on 7 June 2021. According to the Ugandan Ministry of Health, the current status of the outbreak is that it is ongoing.

The Ugandan Ministry of Health has reported a total of 239 cases, including 75 deaths. The case fatality ratio is 31.4%. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed these numbers, citing the Ugandan Ministry of Health as the authoritative source.

The outbreak is currently confined to Uganda, with no reported cases in other countries. There is no information available on any vessel or aircraft outbreaks.

The public health response to the outbreak is being led by the Ugandan 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, available at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2000_10_31-en.

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