Historical · 2007-2008

2007-2008 Uganda Ebola outbreak (BDBV)

Bundibugyo District. Reported 149 cases and 37 deaths, apparent CFR 24.8%. Strain: Bundibugyo virus.

Last updated 2026-05-17

At a glance

Years: 2007-2008
Countries: Uganda
Locations: Bundibugyo District
Strain: Bundibugyo virus (BDBV)
Reported cases: 149
Reported deaths: 37
Apparent CFR: 24.8%
Why this outbreak matters: First recognised Bundibugyo virus outbreak. The only one in the species record until the 2012 DRC and 2026 DRC + Uganda outbreaks.

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.

Bundibugyo District

0.710°, 30.065°

Year	Location	Cases	Deaths	CFR
2012	DRC · Orientale Province	57	29	50.9%
2026 Active	DRC, Uganda · Ituri Province - Bunia, Rwampara, Mongbwalu; Uganda - Kampala	545	132	24.2%