Historical · 1976

1976 Sudan Ebola outbreak (SUDV)

Nzara, Maridi, Tumbura, Juba. Reported 284 cases and 151 deaths, apparent CFR 53.2%. Strain: Sudan virus.

Last updated 2026-05-17

At a glance

Years: 1976
Countries: Sudan
Locations: Nzara, Maridi, Tumbura, Juba
Strain: Sudan virus (SUDV)
Reported cases: 284
Reported deaths: 151
Apparent CFR: 53.2%
Why this outbreak matters: First recorded Sudan virus outbreak. Cotton-factory associated.

Centroid placed at the most commonly reported town or health zone for this outbreak. See the full outbreak map for every recorded event since 1976.

Nzara, Maridi, Tumbura, Juba

4.650°, 28.275°

Year	Location	Cases	Deaths	CFR
1979	Sudan · Nzara, Maridi	34	22	64.7%
2000-2001	Uganda · Gulu, Masindi, Mbarara	425	224	52.7%
2004	Sudan · Yambio	17	7	41.2%
2012	Uganda · Kibaale District	24	17	70.8%
2022-2023	Uganda · Mubende District, then nine districts including Kampala suburbs	164	77	47.0%
2025	Uganda · Kampala, Mbale, Wakiso	14	4	28.6%

https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/outbreaks/index.html

Cross-checked against our source ledger. Numbers may revise as primary documents are re-verified.