Africa CDC says Uganda found isolated Marburg case
Ugandan health authorities have confirmed an isolated case of the Marburg virus in a young child in the Kyegegwa district. While the Africa CDC is coordinating with the government to verify the situation, officials report no active cases or symptomatic contacts at this time.
Why it matters
Marburg is a highly infectious and deadly hemorrhagic fever; early detection and containment are critical to preventing regional outbreaks.
NAIROBI, July 1 (Reuters) – Africa’s top public health agency said on Wednesday that Ugandan health authorities had confirmed an isolated case of Marburg virus disease, a highly infectious hemorrhagic fever, while conducting surveillance for the country’s Ebola outbreak.
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