1996 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon (new outbreak) - Update 3

A new outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever has been reported in Gabon, according to the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News. The first reported case occurred on 19 October 1996, and as of the same date, a total of 19 cases have been confirmed, with 11 reported deaths.

The case counts indicate that all 19 reported cases have been confirmed, with no probable or suspected cases. The case fatality ratio is 57.9%, based on the 11 reported deaths among the 19 total cases. This information is consistent with the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News.

The outbreak is currently limited to Gabon, with no reported cases in other countries. There is no information available on the transit context, as this outbreak appears to be a land-based event.

The public health response to this outbreak is being led by the authorities in Gabon, with support from the World Health Organization. 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/1996_10_21-en.