HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

Eight new cases of Ebola-like virus reported as double outbreak hits Africa

World Health Organisation moves to fast-track testing of vaccines after Marburg virus claims five lives, including one health worker

Wales Online · Mar 24, 2023

Tanzania announces outbreak of deadly Marburg virus disease

Five deaths and three further cases of the Ebola-like virus have been reported in the country’s north-west

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023

Marburg virus outbreaks are increasing in frequency and geographic spread – three virologists explain

The World Health Organization confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease in the central African country of Equatorial Guinea on Feb. 13, 2023. To date, there have been 11 deaths suspected to be caused by the virus, with one case confirmed. Authorities are currently monitoring 48 contacts, four…

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2023

What is Marburg virus and how does it spread?

Certain strains of the virus can kill up to 88 per cent of infected people

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023

First outbreak of Marburg virus confirmed in Equatorial Guinea, WHO says

Ebola-related virus is said to be responsible for at least nine deaths in the tiny Western African country

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

What is Marburg virus and how does it spread?

Certain strains of the virus can kill up to 88 per cent of infected people

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Cameroon detects two suspected cases of Marburg virus near Eq. Guinea

Cameroonian authorities detected two suspected cases of Marburg disease on Monday in Olamze, a commune on the border with Equatorial Guinea, the public health delegate for the region, Robert Mathurin Bidjang, said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2023

WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg

The World Health Organization says Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease, saying the Ebola-related virus is responsible for at least nine deaths in the tiny Western African country

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023

Ghana declares end of Marburg virus disease outbreak

Ghana has declared the end of an outbreak of Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease similar to Ebola, that was confirmed in July, the president's office said on Monday.

Reuters · Sep 19, 2022

Is the Marburg virus a threat? It might be more widespread than we think

According to virologists, the virus is probably more widespread than we think it is. Improving diagnosis can help detect it more quickly and efficiently.

Inverse · Jul 31, 2022