Ebola is a disease caused by the Ebola virus. Although rare, it can lead to outbreaks with high death rates. Around 65% of people infected with the Ebola virus die from the disease.
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Since May 2026, an Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus has been ongoing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Basic facts about Ebola virus disease, including symptoms, treatment, vaccines, and precautions.
Surveillance and monitoring
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 29 August - 4 September, and includes updates on Ebola, SARS-CoV-2 variant classification, West Nile virus, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, dengue, chikungunya, vibrio, Middle East respiratory syndrome, malaria, influenza A (H9N2), and an overview of respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA.
Communicable disease threats report, 29 August - 4 September, week 36
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Infographic
Healthcare professionals play a critical role in the early identification and safe management of suspected Ebola disease cases. Imported cases in Europe are expected to be very rare.
Surveillance and monitoring
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 22 - 28 August, and includes updates on diphtheria, Ebola, swine influenza A(H1N2), respiratory virus epidemiology, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, dengue, chikungunya virus disease, Vibrio growth, West Nile virus, cholera, poliovirus and expert deployments.
Communicable disease threats report, 22 - 28 August, week 35
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Infographic
This leaflet explains what to do if a passenger develops symptoms of Ebola disease.
This case definition aims to classify Ebola disease cases for epidemiological purpose and relies on clinical, epidemiological, laboratory and high-risk exposure criteria.
Infographic
Healthcare professionals play a critical role in the early identification and safe management of suspected Ebola disease cases. Imported cases in Europe are expected to be very rare.
Leaflet
Editable leaflet providing information for communities at risk during the Ebola outbreak 2026. The leaflet can be translated and otherwise adapted for use by local communities.
Operational support
This operational checklist presents an overview of health preparedness and response planning elements for the potential importation of a case of Ebola disease into a European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) Member State health system.
Preparedness and response for imported cases of Ebola disease into an EU/EEA country - Updated 10 July 2026
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Infographic
Experience from previous outbreaks shows that while Ebola disease cases can occur in Europe, they remain rare. The following measures will help rapidly detect cases and reduce the risk of further spread.
Communication materials and resources for the public, healthcare professionals, airlines and airport staff.
Infographic
This leaflet provides guidance on what to do for contact tracing for health authorities.
News story
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has published new operational guidance with clear steps for European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA) member states to take in the unlikely event of an imported case of Ebola disease.
Guidance, training materials and operational resources for public health authorities, healthcare professionals and transport operators.
Surveillance and monitoring
This issue of the ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) covers the period 15-21 August 2026, and includes updates on Ebola, respiratory virus epidemiology in the EU/EEA, swine flu, West Nile virus, Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, dengue, chikungunya, vibrio, influenza, Dermatophilosis congolensis, Salmonella Enteritidis, and measles.
Communicable disease threats report, 15 - 21 August 2026, week 34
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Press release
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is expanding its presence on the ground to support areas affected by the current Ebola outbreak, sending additional experts this week to increase assistance and risk assessment activities as the disease continues to impact lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda.
Leaflet
This leaflet explains what Ebola disease is and what to do if you have travelled to DRC or Uganda.
Basic facts about the current Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
News story
Following confirmation of the first imported case of Ebola disease in Europe since the current outbreak began after a doctor returning to France from the Democratic Republic of the Congo tested positive, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) calls on EU Member States to continue strengthening their preparedness. ECDC underlines that the risk of sustained transmission within the EU/EEA is very low provided that effective measures for early detection, isolation and treatment of patients are in place.
Press release
As the Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda develops rapidly, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is ratcheting up its support on the ground, while continuing to emphasise that the risk of infection to the general population in Europe remains very low.
Questions and answers about the current outbreak of Ebola disease for healthcare professionals in Europe.
News story
On 15 May, the Democratic Republic of the Congo reported an Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province. Preliminary laboratory results indicate a non-Zaire ebolavirus species, with further analysis ongoing.