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26 January 2026

Ethiopia

Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia

On 26 January 2026, the Ethiopian government and WHO officially declared the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak. This is following completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days. The outbreak began on 14 November 2025 and affected four district: Jinka, Malle, and Arba Minch in the South Ethiopia Region and Hawassa in the Sidama Region. A total of 14 confirmed cases, including nine deaths, were recorded.

Source: WHO Marburg virus disease in brief

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