WHO, the World Health Organization, has confirmed the existence of a new outbreak of the Marburg virus, a disease that has set off alarm bells on the global health scene.
It was detected last week in the Kagera region of north-west Tanzania. The Marburg virus, which belongs to the Ebola family, is known to be highly lethal, with a mortality rate of 90%. The epidemic has already injured dozens of people and claimed eight lives. The international community is on alert to the potential impact of this disease.s is a highly virulent pathogen that causes hemorrhagic fever in humans. It belongs to the same family as Ebola. Its high mortality rate has caused concern among health experts.
At present, there’s no specific treatment or approved vaccine to combat it, which complicates its management. The first symptoms of the virus are high fever, severe headaches and malaise. As the disease progresses, more serious symptoms, such as internal and external bleeding, may appear.
