Historical outbreak briefing · Updated May 31, 2026

2001 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon - Update 5

0 confirmed 16 probable 12 deaths Source: WHO

As of 17 December 2001, the Gabon Ministry of Health has reported a suspected outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon. The first reported case was on 17 December 2001.

According to the Gabon Ministry of Health, there are 16 suspected cases, including 2 laboratory-confirmed cases. The cleaning of the case fatality ratio is not possible with the given data. There have been 12 reported deaths. The International team has established operations in two areas: in Makokou and in Zadie District (includes Mekambo and the area around Ekata/Mendemba).

The outbreak is currently confined to Gabon, with no reported cases in other countries. The International team has established operations in two areas within Gabon.

The public health response to the outbreak is being led by the Gabon Ministry of Health, with support from the International team. 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/2001_12_17-en.

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