The death toll from a Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia has risen to six, the Ethiopian Press Agency reported on Wednesday, November 26.
The outbreak was first confirmed on 14 November 2025, with initial fatalities reported three days later. According to the health ministry, the virus has been detected in 11 individuals, five of whom are currently receiving medical treatment. Authorities have isolated 349 people suspected of having contact with infected individuals, releasing 119 after completing the required surveillance period.
Marburg virus, belonging to the same family as Ebola, typically causes severe headaches and haemorrhaging, and has historically exhibited fatality rates as high as 80%, often within eight to nine days of symptom onset. The Ethiopian health authorities continue to monitor and treat affected individuals while containing the spread of the virus.