Viral haemorrhagic fever
Ebola
A serious illness caused by several related viruses. Bundibugyo, Sudan and Ebola virus disease are distinct subtypes.
Explore Ebola on the monitor · Reviewed 2026-10-06
How it spreads
Direct contact with infected blood, body fluids or contaminated materials; some infections begin after animal exposure.
Symptoms and context
Fever, marked weakness, muscle pain, vomiting and diarrhoea; bleeding can occur later.
Prevention
Avoid contact with infected body fluids and follow outbreak guidance. Vaccines approved for Ebola virus disease do not protect against every subtype.
When to seek advice
Call ahead for urgent care after a possible exposure followed by illness, and tell the service about your exposure or travel.
On the desk
- Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC — evidence reviewed 2026-10-06
- Imported Ebola case reported in Nairobi — evidence reviewed 2026-10-06
- No active Ebola cases reported in Uganda — evidence reviewed 2026-10-06
- Ebola patient recovered in France — evidence reviewed 2026-10-06
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This is general information. Current local health guidance and professional assessment take priority for individual decisions.