1996 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon (new outbreak) - Update 5

A new outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever has been reported in Gabon, a country located in Central Africa. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the first reported case occurred on 27 October 1996, when a physician who had been in direct contact with one of two patients previously identified during the Booué outbreak flew to South Africa for treatment.

As of the latest update, there are no confirmed cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon. The WHO has reported that there are also no probable or suspected cases. No deaths have been reported, and therefore, the case fatality ratio is not available. The WHO's Disease Outbreak News is the authoritative source for this information.

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 the outbreak.

The public health response to this outbreak is being led by the Ministry of Health in Gabon, in collaboration with international partners. For the latest updates on this outbreak, please visit the WHO's Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/1996_11_19-en.