2000 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda - Update 5

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 21 October 2021, the Ugandan Ministry of Health has reported 139 cases, including 51 deaths.

The case count indicates that there are 139 confirmed cases, with no probable or suspected cases reported. The case fatality ratio is 36.7%, which is calculated based on the number of deaths (51) and the total number of cases (139). The WHO reports that the increase of 17 cases in the last 24 hours reflects the intensified active surveillance.

The outbreak is currently confined to Uganda, with no reported cases in other countries. There is no information available on the transit context of any vessel or aircraft associated with the outbreak.

The public health response to the outbreak is being led by the Ugandan Ministry of Health, with support from the WHO and other international partners. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please refer to the WHO Disease Outbreak News bulletin, available at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2000_10_21-en.