Ebola disease caused by Sudan ebolavirus – Uganda

The Ebola disease outbreak caused by Sudan ebolavirus was first reported in Uganda on January 14, 2023. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the current status of the outbreak is that it has been declared over by the Ministry of Health (MoH) of Uganda on January 11, 2023.

As of the declaration, there were a total of 23 cases, consisting of 19 confirmed and 4 probable/suspected cases. Unfortunately, 7 deaths were reported, resulting in a case fatality ratio of 36.8%. The WHO reports these numbers, citing the Ministry of Health of Uganda.

The outbreak was limited to two countries, Uganda and South Sudan, with a total of two affected 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 being led by the Ministry of Health of Uganda, in accordance with WHO recommendations. For the latest updates on the outbreak, readers can follow the WHO Disease Outbreak News bulletin at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2023-DON433.