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Ethiopia Ends Marburg Virus Scare After Nine Deaths
26 Jan
Summary
- Ethiopia declared the end of its first Marburg virus outbreak.
- The outbreak resulted in the deaths of at least nine individuals.
- WHO confirmed the conclusion after enhanced surveillance measures.
Ethiopia has officially announced the conclusion of its initial Marburg virus disease outbreak. The World Health Organization confirmed the end following robust surveillance efforts that identified no new cases.
This declaration marks a significant turning point after the Horn of Africa nation first reported the highly infectious disease. The outbreak tragically led to the deaths of at least nine individuals.
Marburg virus, notorious for symptoms like severe headaches and hemorrhagic fever, has historically high fatality rates. Previous outbreaks in Africa have seen mortality reach up to 80% of those infected, often within days of symptom onset.
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