Historical outbreak briefing · Updated June 1, 2026

Ebola virus disease: background and summary

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The current outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) was first reported on April 3, 2014, in Guinea and Liberia, with suspected cases also reported along the border with Guinea in Sierra Leone. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this is the first time the disease has been detected in West Africa.

As of the latest report, there are no confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease. The WHO has reported that there are no confirmed cases, but there are also no probable or suspected cases. There have been no reported deaths.

The outbreak is currently limited to four countries in West Africa: Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan. The WHO is receiving reports of the outbreak and is supporting the national authorities in their response.

The public can follow updates on the outbreak through the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News, which can be found at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news.

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