Historical outbreak briefing · Updated May 29, 2026

2002 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon- Update 18

57 confirmed 0 probable 48 deaths Source: WHO

The current outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever was first reported on 23 February 2002 by the Gabonese Ministry of Health. As of the latest update, the outbreak is ongoing in Gabon.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are 57 confirmed cases of Ebola haemorrhagic fever, with no probable or suspected cases reported. The case fatality ratio is 84.2%, indicating that 48 out of 57 confirmed cases have resulted in deaths.

The outbreak is currently confined to Gabon, with no reported cases in other countries. There is no information available on the current vessel location or the distinct nationalities of those affected.

The public health response to the outbreak is ongoing, with contact tracing and follow-up continuing. For the latest updates on this outbreak, please refer to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2002_02_25-en.

Primary source: WHO — 2002 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon- Update 18

Countries with reported cases

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