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Ethiopia’s Health Ministry has confirmed a Marburg virus outbreak in the Southern Ethiopia Region. Three people have died from the confirmed cases, and three more deaths are being investigated for links to the disease. At least nine cases have been identified so far. 129 contacts are being monitored. Marburg, like Ebola, is highly contagious with a high fatality rate.

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Marburg Outbreak Claims Lives in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – November 17, 2025 – A deadly Marburg virus outbreak has been confirmed in Ethiopia’s Southern Ethiopia Region, according to the Ethiopian Health Ministry. Authorities have reported three confirmed deaths directly linked to the virus, with an additional three fatalities under investigation for potential links.

The outbreak was initially confirmed on Friday, November 14, 2025. Health officials have identified at least nine cases of the highly contagious haemorrhagic disease. A statement from the ministry revealed that the Ethiopian Public Health Institute’s reference laboratory confirmed the cause of deaths.

“The Ethiopian Public Health Institute’s reference laboratory has confirmed that three… have died from the virus,” stated the ministry, adding that an additional three fatalities were being investigated.

Currently, 129 individuals who came into contact with confirmed cases have been isolated and are being closely monitored for symptoms.

Marburg, a virus from the same family as Ebola, is known for its high fatality rate, with previous outbreaks in Africa exceeding 80%. Symptoms often begin with severe headaches and progress to haemorrhaging. Transmission occurs through contact with bodily fluids, such as saliva and blood, or by handling infected wild animals like monkeys.

Health officials are working to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread of the deadly virus. The ministry urges the public to take necessary precautions and report any suspected cases immediately.

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