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- The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the end of Ethiopia's first Marburg virus outbreak on January 22, 2024, after 42 days passed with no new confirmed cases...
- Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe, often fatal illness in humans.
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Ethiopia Declares End to marburg Virus Outbreak
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The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the end of Ethiopia’s first Marburg virus outbreak on January 22, 2024, after 42 days passed with no new confirmed cases following the last confirmed case. WHO Statement
What is Marburg virus Disease?
Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. It is a highly virulent viral hemorrhagic fever,similar to Ebola,caused by the Marburg virus. CDC – Marburg Virus Disease The virus is believed to be transmitted to people from fruit bats and then spreads between humans through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected people, surfaces, and materials.
the 2023 Ethiopia Outbreak
ethiopia announced the outbreak of Marburg virus disease on November 14,2023,in the West Guji zone of the Oromia region. WHO – Disease Outbreak News (November 14, 2023) The outbreak involved a total of 9 confirmed cases, with a case fatality rate of approximately 44%. The initial case was a 70-year-old man who had been working in a bat cave. Reuters – Ethiopia declares end to Marburg virus outbreak: WHO
Symptoms and Severity
Marburg virus disease presents with symptoms including high fever, severe headache, muscle pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and eventually, severe bleeding. WHO – Marburg Virus Disease Fact Sheet Previous outbreaks of Marburg in Africa have demonstrated a case fatality rate ranging from 25% to 80%, depending on the strain of the virus and the quality of healthcare available. Death typically occurs within 8-9 days after symptom onset.
Breaking News Check (2026/01/26 13:22:18): As of today, there have been no reports of new Marburg outbreaks in Ethiopia or elsewhere that supersede the information available as of January 22, 2024. The WHO continues to monitor for potential outbreaks and provides guidance on prevention and control measures. WHO Homepage