Uganda
Unknown
Zaire strain2026
Cases
20
Deaths
2
Fatality (CFR)10%
Infection: Nia-Nia, Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo · 2026-07-07
Ebola Virus Dashboard
Live numbers, outbreaks, infections and news about the Ebola virus.
Last update: July 7, 2026
All time (since 1976)
Confirmed cases
35,841
Cumulative since 1976
Deaths
15,998
Cumulative
Case Fatality Rate
44.6%
Average
Affected countries
13
3 active
Recent
Cases this year
1,354
3 ongoing outbreak(s)
News signals this week
7
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Active outbreaks
3
Currently
Deaths this year
855
In ongoing outbreaks
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Cases & deaths per year
Sum of all outbreaks starting that year (log scale)
Cases per virus strain
Cumulative share
Most affected countries
Cumulative cases
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How does it spread?
Through direct contact with body fluids of a sick or deceased person. NOT through the air.
Symptoms
Fever, headache, muscle pain, fatigue. Later vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes bleeding.
Protection
Good hygiene and avoid contact with the sick. There is an approved vaccine (Ervebo).
Recent outbreaks
The six most recent Ebola outbreaks, with strain, location and figures.
France
Paris (imported case)
Zaire strain2026
Cases
1
Deaths
0
Fatality (CFR)0%
DRC
Bulape
Zaire strain2025
Casesconfirmed
1,333
+750 suspected
Deathsconfirmed
853
+177 suspected
Fatality (CFR)64%
Uganda
Mubende
Sudan strain2022–2023
Cases
164
Deaths
55
Fatality (CFR)34%
Guinea
Nzérékoré
Zaire strain2021
Cases
23
Deaths
12
Fatality (CFR)52%
DRC
Beni
Zaire strain2018–2020
Cases
3,470
Deaths
2,287
Fatality (CFR)66%
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