2002 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Gabon/The Republic of the Congo - Update 15

The current outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever was first reported on 20 January 2002, by the government of Gabon. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of the latest update, the outbreak is ongoing in Gabon and the Republic of the Congo.

As of the latest report, there are a total of 48 cases, with 26 confirmed cases and 22 probable or suspected cases. The number of deaths reported is 23, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 88.5%. The WHO reports that the majority of cases are in Gabon, with a smaller number of cases reported in the Republic of the Congo.

The outbreak is currently limited to Gabon and the Republic of the Congo, with no reports of cases in other countries. The WHO is closely monitoring the situation and working with the governments of both countries to control the outbreak.

The public health response to the outbreak is being led by the governments of Gabon and the Republic of the Congo, with support from the WHO and other international partners. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please visit the WHO Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2002_01_24-en.