1996 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon (new outbreak) - Update

An outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever has been reported in Gabon, a country located in central Africa. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the first case was reported on 24 July 2021, in a hunter who likely contracted the virus in the forest. The outbreak was first reported on 8 June 2021.

As of the latest report, there are 14 confirmed cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon, with no probable or suspected cases. Unfortunately, 10 of these cases have been fatal, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 71.4%. The WHO reports that two cases are recovering and two are acutely ill in hospital. The Ministry of Health of Gabon is working to contain the outbreak.

The outbreak is currently limited to Gabon, with no reported cases in other countries. There is no information available on any vessels or aircraft that may be involved in the outbreak.

The public health response to the outbreak is being led by the Ministry of Health of Gabon, with support from the World Health Organization. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please visit the WHO Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/1996_10_15b-en.