Historical outbreak briefing · Updated May 30, 2026

1996 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in South Africa - Update

0 confirmed 0 probable 0 deaths Source: WHO

A reported outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in South Africa was first noted on 21 November 1996. According to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News, the situation remains under close monitoring as of the last available update.

As of the last available update, there are no confirmed cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever reported. The World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News does not provide information on probable or suspected cases in this instance. No deaths have been reported, and therefore, a case fatality ratio is not applicable.

The reported outbreak is confined to South Africa, with no information available on the geographic spread to other countries. There is no information available on any vessel or aircraft involved in the outbreak.

The public health response to this outbreak is being closely monitored by the World Health Organization. For the latest updates on this situation, please refer to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/1996_11_22-en.

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Countries with reported cases

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