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Marburg disease in Uganda
The World Health Organization has reported a confirmed case of Marburg disease in Uganda
Marburg disease in Ethiopia
On 26 January 2026, the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia declared the end of the Marburg disease outbreak
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
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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
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Marburg disease
Marburg virus is an animal-borne (zoonotic) virus that can cause a severe and often fatal haemorrhagic fever called Marburg disease (MARD)
Outbreaks
Marburg disease in Uganda
On 30 June 2026, a confirmed case of Marburg disease (MARD) was reported in Western Region, Uganda. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Marburg disease.
Marburg disease in Ethiopia
On 26 January 2026, the Ethiopian government and WHO officially declared the end of the Marburg 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.
As of 12 December 2025, the Ministry of Health in Ethiopia have reported 14 confirmed cases of Marburg disease with nine deaths. As of 5 December the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel within 5km of the towns of Jinka and Hawassa due to the ongoing Marburg outbreak.
Source: StateAs of 4 December 202, the Ministry of Health in Ethiopia have reported 13 confirmed cases of Marburg disease with 8 deaths. As of 5 December the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel within 5km of the towns of Jinka and Hawassa due to the ongoing Marburg outbreak.
Source: StateAs of 26 November 2025, a total of 13 confirmed Marburg disease cases (including eight deaths) have been reported in Ethiopia. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Marburg disease.
Source: StateAs of 26 November 2025, a total of 12 confirmed Marburg disease cases (including seven deaths) have been reported in Ethiopia. A further 78 suspected cases are under investigation. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Marburg disease.
Source: StateAs of 23 November 2025, a total of 10 confirmed Marburg disease cases, with five deaths, have now been reported. A further 57 suspected cases are under investigation. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Marburg disease.
Source: StateAs of 20 November 2025, a total of six confirmed cases of Marburg disease including three deaths have been reported. A further 33 suspected cases are under laboratory investigation. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Marburg disease.
Source: StateAs of 18 November 2025, a total of four confirmed cases of Marburg disease including three deaths have been reported. A further 26 suspected cases are under laboratory investigation. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Marburg disease.
Source: StateOn 14 November 2025, an outbreak of Marburg disease was reported in Jinka Town, South Ethiopia Regional State. A total of nine suspected cases and six deaths have been reported, including two fatal cases in health workers. This is the first Marburg disease outbreak reported in Ethiopia. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Marburg disease.
Source: UKHSAAs of 13 November 2025, eight suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever in South Ethiopia are being investigated by health authorities. Laboratory testing is awaited and the WHO have sent a team to the region to support. Please see UKHSA guidance on viral harmorrhagic fever for further details.
Source: WHOMarburg disease in South Sudan ex Ethiopia
As of 12 January 2026, a total of three suspected Marburg disease cases have been reported in South Sudan. Two of these suspected cases travelled to Marburg 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 disease.
