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Ethiopia Declares End to First Marburg Virus Outbreak

1/27/2026

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Ethiopia has officially ended its first Marburg virus outbreak, confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The outbreak began on November 14, 2025.
The outbreak resulted in at least nine deaths and triggered enhanced surveillance.
The WHO noted that this milestone improves Ethiopia's public health response and preparedness for future outbreaks.

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Story summary

Ethiopia has officially ended its first Marburg virus outbreak, confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The outbreak began on November 14, 2025.
The outbreak resulted in at least nine deaths and triggered enhanced surveillance.
The WHO noted that this milestone improves Ethiopia's public health response and preparedness for future outbreaks.