Africa CDC confirms Marburg case in Uganda as Ebola outbreak rages
Summary
Ugandan health authorities and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have reported a confirmed case of Marburg virus disease in a young child who died. This comes amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak in nearby regions, and there is limited public information about the Marburg case from Ugandan officials.Key Facts
- A 1.5-year-old child in Uganda died from Marburg virus disease.
- Marburg virus is related to Ebola and causes similar hemorrhagic (bleeding) illness.
- Africa CDC said no other people who had contact with the child showed symptoms.
- Uganda’s health ministry has been cautious about sharing details and reportedly did not confirm an outbreak.
- The World Health Organization was informed of the case on June 30.
- The US embassy issued a health alert about a possible case on June 29.
- Reports suggest Uganda may have two cases, but any spread appears limited.
- The Marburg case occurs as Ebola outbreaks continue in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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