2001 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda - Update 37

The current outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda was first reported on 2 January 2001, by the Ugandan Ministry of Health. As of the latest update from the World Health Organization (WHO), the situation remains unchanged.

According to the WHO, there are 421 confirmed cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda, with no probable or suspected cases reported. Unfortunately, 168 deaths have been reported, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 39.9%. The WHO reports these numbers based on the information provided by the Ugandan Ministry of Health.

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/2001_01_03-en.