US EditionMarburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia grows to 6 confirmed cases
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The new confirmed outbreak led international authorities to maintain extreme surveillance and issue a global alert, as six confirmed cases are recorded, with three deaths. What are the measures to prevent the spread of this highly lethal virus in Africa?
Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia grows to 6 confirmed cases
The number of cases in a Marburg virus outbreak in southern Ethiopia has increased to six, with officials reporting two new confirmed infections since the previous update, according to health officials. The new cases were reported on Thursday in Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health daily situation report, which confirmed two additional infections and noted that 33 samples had been investigated. At least three deaths have been reported. Marburg virus di…
Thailand Boosts Checks as Ethiopia Faces Marburg Virus Outbreak
Picture courtesy of Wikipedia Thailand has ramped up health screenings following Ethiopia’s Marburg virus outbreak. Ethiopia confirmed cases on November 21, leading the World Health Organisation to send support teams. With a close resemblance to Ebola, the Marburg virus is causing concern due to its severe symptoms and potential for rapid spread. The virus, part of the same family as Ebola, is transmitted from fruit bats to humans and sp…
The World Health Organization has confirmed an outbreak of the Marburg virus in the southern region of Ethiopia. The highly deadly virus was first detected in the African country and so far 9 cases have been reported. National authorities are carrying out a series of protocols to prevent the spread of the virus. What is the Marburg virus? Marburg virus disease, belonging to the same Ebola family, is a condition that is transmitted to humans thro…
IGAD Convenes a Regional Emergency Meeting on Confirmed Marburg Virus Outbreak in Southern Ethiopia
17th November 2025: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Regional Preparedness for Pandemic Response (PREPARE) Project supported by the Pandemic Fund through WHO, convened an emergency high-level virtual meeting on 17 November 2025 following Ethiopia’s confirmation of a Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in South Omo Zone. By the time of this meeting, nine confirmed and 25 suspected cases have been reported, trigg…
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