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Ethiopia declares end of Marburg outbreak that killed nine
Ethiopia contained its first Marburg virus outbreak with 14 cases and nine deaths through swift government action and WHO support in under three months.
- Ethiopia officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease after enhanced surveillance and a 42-day follow-up period with no new cases.
- The outbreak affected four districts and resulted in 14 confirmed cases, with nine deaths and five recoveries, as well as five probable deaths.
- WHO activated emergency response mechanisms, deployed experts, provided technical assistance, and mobilized critical supplies to support the government-led response.
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According to the World Health Organization, the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Ethiopia has been contained. No new cases have occurred in more than a month. In mid-November, 14 infections were confirmed and nine people subsequently died.
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Ethiopia Declares End of First-Ever Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
[WHO-AFRO] Addis Ababa -- The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days. The outbreak, first confirmed on 14 November 2025 in the South Ethiopia Region, was contained in less than three months through a swift, coordinated response …
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