News brief December 1, 2025
Chris Dall, MA
Topics Marburg Viral Hemorrhagic Fever
Three new deaths have been confirmed in Ethiopia's Marburg virus outbreak, bringing the death toll to eight, according to the latest update from Ethiopian health officials.
There are now 12 confirmed cases in the outbreak, which was first reported in mid-November and is occurring in the southern part of the country. Last week, the Ministry of Health said that 73 suspected case-patients have been tested so far, and 349 contacts were being monitored. Three patients have recovered, and one is still in treatment.
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