1996 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon - Update 3

A recent outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever was reported in Gabon on 26 April 1996. According to the World Health Organization, the outbreak was officially declared over on 23 April 1996, after a lapse of 42 days corresponding to twice the maximum incubation period.

As of the last report, there were 37 confirmed cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon. The World Health Organization reports that all cases have been confirmed, with no probable or suspected cases. Unfortunately, there have been no reported deaths, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 0%.

The outbreak was limited to Gabon, with no reported cases in other countries. The World Health Organization has not reported any information on people on board vessels or aircraft related to this outbreak.

The World Health Organization has officially declared the outbreak over, and no new cases have been reported since the death of the last case on 12 March 1996. For the latest information on this outbreak, please visit the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/1996_04_26b-en.