"Ethiopia has confirmed three deaths linked to Marburg virus in the country's south, as health authorities race to contain an outbreak of the deadly haemorrhagic disease that has put neighbouring nations on high alert. Health Minister Mekdes Daba announced the deaths on Monday, three days after the government officially declared an outbreak in the Omo region bordering South Sudan. Laboratory tests confirmed three deaths from the Ebola-like pathogen, while another three deaths showing symptoms of the disease are under investigation,"
"The rapid spread of cases has triggered urgent containment measures across the region. Ethiopia has isolated 129 people who came into contact with confirmed patients and is monitoring them closely, while South Sudan issued health advisories urging residents in border counties to avoid contact with bodily fluids. Initial symptoms include severe fever, intense headaches and muscle pain, followed by vomiting and diarrhoea. In serious cases, patients develop haemorrhaging from the nose, gums and internal organs."
Ethiopia confirmed three deaths from Marburg virus in the Omo region bordering South Sudan and identified at least nine infections among 17 tested individuals. Authorities isolated 129 contacts and are monitoring them while three additional deaths with similar symptoms are under investigation. Emergency response centres and rapid response teams have been activated across multiple levels to contain the outbreak, with no active symptomatic cases currently being treated. Initial symptoms include severe fever, intense headache, muscle pain, vomiting and diarrhoea; severe cases can cause bleeding from the nose, gums and internal organs. South Sudan issued border health advisories.
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