2000 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda - Update 25

The current outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda was first reported on 7 June 2021. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of 10 November 2000, the Ugandan Ministry of Health has reported a total of 301 cases, including 99 deaths.

The case count includes 1 confirmed case and 300 probable or suspected cases. The case fatality ratio is 33%, indicating that approximately 1 in 3 individuals who have contracted the disease have died. The WHO reports that the majority of cases are concentrated in Gulu district.

The outbreak is currently limited to Uganda, with no reported cases in other countries. There is no information available on the current vessel location or the distinct nationalities of those affected.

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 at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2000_11_10a-en.