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Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia
On 26 January 2026, the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia declared the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak
Marburg virus disease in Tanzania
The World Health Organization has reported a confirmed Marburg virus disease outbreak in Tanzania
Marburg virus disease in Rwanda
On 20 December 2024, the Rwanda Ministry of Health declared the outbreak of Marburg virus disease over
Zoonoses (diseases from animals) in travellers
A zoonotic disease is one that spreads between animals and humans and has the potential to be an increasing problem for travellers
Factsheets
Viral haemorrhagic fever
Viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs), with the exception of dengue, are very rare in UK travellers. They can cause a range of symptoms from a relatively mild illness, to severe, life-threatening disease
Topics
Marburg virus disease
Marburg virus is an animal-borne (zoonotic) virus that can cause a severe and often fatal haemorrhagic fever called Marburg virus disease (MARD)
Outbreaks
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.
Marburg virus disease in South Sudan ex Ethiopia
As of 12 January 2026, a total of three suspected Marburg virus disease cases have been reported in South Sudan. Two of these suspected cases travelled to Marburg virus disease affected areas in Ethiopia in November 2025 and one suspected case is believed to be possible community spread. Please see our Topics in Brief article for more details on Marburg virus disease.
Marburg virus disease in Tanzania
As of 13 March 2025, the World Health Organization reported that the Government of Tanzania have declared the Marburg virus disease outbreak over, as no new cases have been reported in the last 42 days. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Marburg virus disease.
Marburg virus disease in Rwanda
As of 20 December 2024, the World Health Organization has reported that the Government of Rwanda have declared the Marburg virus disease outbreak over, as no new cases have been reported in the last 42 days.
