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A mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has resulted in over 400 cases and 53 deaths since January 21.

The Marburg virus is transmitted to people from fruit bats and spreads among humans through human-to-human transmission. MVD was initially detected in 1967 after two simultaneous outbreaks in ...

Scientists worldwide say fears of the next pandemic may come true, with many new viruses mutating and spreading slowly, ...

Scientists comment to an unknown disease breakout in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, University of East Anglia (UEA), said: ...

The primary mode of Marburg virus transmission is through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected individuals or animals. Dr Mecha explains, “It can be transferred directly or ...

The Ministry of Health has intensified surveillance and screening at all 26 ports of entry into the country in the wake of ...

Since the country officially announced the outbreak last week, ten people have tested positive for Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease similar to Ebola. Of these, nine have died ...

Meanwhile, the neighboring country of Tanzania has been grappling with an outbreak of Marburg fever. "This is an unusually ... "While the risk of widespread transmission is likely low, local impacts ...

and develop a comprehensive Marburg Virus Disease preparedness and response plan. Transmission of the virus is primarily through bodily fluids, and the Ministry outlined several preventive ...

Community involvement is crucial because when people trust the system, they are more likely to report cases and participate in interventions.

SADC has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling emerging climate change-induced health challenges and strengthening collective regional response mechanisms.