Description of the Event Date when the trigger was met : 12-11-2025 What happened, where and when? -- On 14 November 2025 , the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), in collaboration with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), issued a press release declaring an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the South Region of Ethiopia . -- As of 26 November 2025, 78 laboratory tests have been conducted, of which twelve confirmed cases , including seven confirmed deaths , have been reported, three cases remain probable . -- Of the twelve confirmed cases, five are currently alive , three on treatment , and two discharged . -- More than 300 contacts have been identified and are under active follow-up. -- Given the high fatality potential and rapid transmissibility of Marburg, (MVD) an immediate and coordinated public health response is essential. - Early detection, isolation, contact tracing , and community sensitization are critical to prevent furthe...
Media Monitoring for Signals about Emerging Threats