Background
The 1976 Nzara outbreak affected cotton factory workers and their families. A second outbreak followed in 1979. Since then there have been smaller outbreaks, often cross‑border with Uganda.
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Ebola in South Sudan
South Sudan, alongside DR Congo, saw the first identification of the Sudan strain of Ebola in 1976.
Outbreaks
1
Total cases
284
Deaths
151
CFR
53.2%
Known outbreaks
| Year | Location | Strain | Cases | Deaths | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Nzara | Sudan | 284 | 151 | Ended |
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