Ghana declares first outbreak of deadly Marburg virus

Jul 18, 2022

Accra [Ghana], July 18 : Ghana has officially confirmed two cases of the Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease similar to Ebola.

What is Marburg disease and should India be worried?

Feb 17, 2023

The Marburg virus is transmitted to humans by fruit bats and is spread in humans through direct contact with the body fluids of infected...

Equatorial Guinea confirms outbreak of Marburg virus, nine persons dead: WHO

Feb 14, 2023

In a press statement, WHO said that Equatorial Guinea confirmed its first-ever outbreak on Monday (local time) after the nine people's samples turned out...

UAE issues travel advisory against dangerous Marburg virus

Apr 05, 2023

Disease is passed on to people from fruit bats and is from the same virus family responsible for the deadly Ebola. Equatorial Guinea...

Marburg virus results in over 300 infections and 8 deaths in Rwanda

Oct 01, 2024

Highly contagious Marburg virus spreads across Rwanda, resulting in over 300 infection cases and eight deaths across the country.

Karnataka vaccinates over 31 lakh cattle against foot and mouth disease

Nov 21, 2022

Foot and mouth disease in cattle is a viral disease that causes heatstroke even after recovery from the disease. Foot and mouth disease in...