2000 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda

The first reported case of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda occurred on 7 June 2021. According to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News, the current status of the outbreak is that it has been reported.

As of the latest available data, there are 71 confirmed cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda. The World Health Organization reports that all 71 cases are confirmed, with no probable or suspected cases. Unfortunately, there have been 35 reported deaths, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 49.3%.

The outbreak is currently limited to Uganda, with no reported cases in other countries. There is no information available on the transit context of any vessel or aircraft associated with the outbreak.

The World Health Organization is coordinating the international response to the outbreak. For the latest updates on the situation, readers can follow the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2000_10_16-en.