1996 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon - Update 2

As of 01 March 1996, a disease outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever has been reported in Gabon. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the first reported case occurred on an unspecified date prior to 01 March 1996, and the current status is that a total of 27 cases have been reported, with 18 deaths.

The case count indicates that all 27 reported cases have been confirmed, with no probable or suspected cases. The case fatality ratio is 66.7%, meaning that 66.7% of the reported cases have resulted in death. The deaths have been reported among the confirmed cases, with no additional information available on the number of deaths among probable or suspected cases.

The outbreak is currently limited to Gabon, with no reported cases in other countries. No information is available on the transit context, as this outbreak is not associated with a vessel or aircraft.

The public health response to this outbreak is being led by the authorities in Gabon, with support from the World Health Organization. For the latest updates on this outbreak, please refer to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News bulletin at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/1996_03_01c-en.