Ebola virus disease

Ebola virus disease is an acute viral illness that occurs naturally in the forests of tropical Africa and is transmitted only through close contact. It is often fatal in humans.

Our missions

  • Conduct epidemiological surveillance of Ebola virus disease

  • Rapidly detect imported cases of Ebola virus disease to enable safe management and prevent the occurrence of cases in France

In brief

Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on Ebola here.

Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Update as ...