Historical outbreak briefing · Updated May 27, 2026
2000 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda - Update 34
0 confirmed 0 probable 160 deaths Source: WHO
The current outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda was first reported on 7 June 2021. According to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News, the situation remains ongoing.
As of the latest update, there are 405 confirmed cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda. The World Health Organization reports that all 405 cases have been confirmed, with no probable or suspected cases. Unfortunately, there have been 160 reported deaths, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 39.5%.
The outbreak is currently confined to Uganda, with no reported cases in other countries. The situation is being closely monitored by the Ugandan Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization.
For the latest updates on the outbreak, please refer to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News, which can be found at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2000_12_08-en.
Primary source: WHO — 2000 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda - Update 34