Tag: Ethiopia outbreak
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Kenya on High Alert as Marburg Outbreak Hits Ethiopia
Kenya Responds to Regional Marburg Threat The Ministry of Health in Kenya has activated emergency response mechanisms following the Marburg virus disease outbreak reported in neighboring Ethiopia. The alert signals a proactive stance to protect public health and minimize cross-border transmission amid heightened regional mobility and trade. While Marburg is rare, its potential severity has…
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Marburg Outbreak in Ethiopia: Nine Infected as WHO Warns of Severe Disease
Overview: A New Marburg Outbreak in Ethiopia Health authorities in Ethiopia confirmed a deadly Marburg virus outbreak in the southern region, marking the country’s first known occurrence of this highly contagious disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) has verified nine laboratory-confirmed cases, with caution that the number may rise as surveillance expands. Marburg is a…
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Marburg Virus Outbreak in Ethiopia: 9 Cases Confirmed
What is the Marburg virus? The Marburg virus is a highly infectious pathogen in the same family as Ebola. It can cause severe hemorrhagic fever with a high fatality rate, spreading through contact with infected bodily fluids, contaminated surfaces, or sick animals. Public health officials emphasize that while Marburg is rare, outbreaks demand swift and…