Uganda in the crosshairs of a new threat after Marburg virus case is detected in Kyegegwa District

Uganda in the crosshairs of a new threat after Marburg virus case is detected in Kyegegwa District

World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a case of Marburg virus disease in Uganda’s western Kyegegwa District, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced during his opening remarks at the WHO media briefing on Thursday. The case was identified through enhanced disease surveillance for Ebola, according to WHO. Ugandan health authorities notified...

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