Marburg Virus Deaths Rise to 5 in Ethiopia
Ethiopian health authorities report that fatalities from the Marburg virus have risen to five, with a total of 10 confirmed cases since the outbreak was first detected.
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has reported that deaths from the Marburg virus have reached five, out of a total of ten confirmed cases since the virus was first identified in the town of Ginka in southern Ethiopia on November 14.
The ministry stated that the fatality rate is 50%, with two additional cases confirmed after laboratory testing of seven suspected cases, while five patients are currently receiving care in healthcare facilities.
Ethiopian health authorities are implementing coordinated response measures to contain the outbreak and have conducted laboratory investigations on 53 suspected cases to date.
Africa CDC highlighted ongoing efforts to prevent potential cross-border spread to neighboring countries, including South Sudan and Kenya, while the African Public Health Agency emphasized the urgent need for regional preparedness, information sharing, and border surveillance to limit transmission.
Marburg virus belongs to the same family as Ebola and is highly contagious with a high fatality rate. It causes hemorrhagic fever, with symptoms including severe fever and intense headache, typically appearing within a week of exposure, according to the World Health Organization.
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