2000 - Ebola haemorrhagic fever in Uganda - Update 16

As of 1 November 2000, an outbreak of Ebola haemorrhagic fever has been reported in Uganda. The first reported case occurred on 7 June 2021. According to the Ugandan Ministry of Health, the current status of the outbreak is as follows.

The Ugandan Ministry of Health has reported a total of 251 cases, with 80 confirmed deaths. The case fatality ratio is 31.9%. All reported cases have been confirmed, with no probable or suspected cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.

The outbreak is currently confined to Uganda, with no reported cases in other countries. There is no information available on the transit context of any vessel or aircraft associated with the outbreak.

The public health response to the outbreak is being led by the Ugandan Ministry of Health, with support from the WHO. For the latest updates on the outbreak, please visit the WHO Disease Outbreak News website at https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news.