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Haemorrhagic Fever Confirmed in Jinka, Southern Ethiopia


Haemorrhagic Fever Confirmed in Jinka, Southern Ethiopia

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the haemorrhagic fever detected in Jinka, in the Southern Ethiopian Region, is caused by the Marburg virus. Genetic testing conducted with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) verified the strain. Officials reported eight suspected or confirmed cases, with no additional cases identified since. A rapid-response team of clinicians and public health experts has been deployed to reinforce containment measures on the ground. Test results indicate that the virus strain found in Ethiopia is closely aligned with those previously recorded in East African countries. To support the national response, the Ministry and EPHI have activated a public health Incident Management System. The World Health Organisation has allocated 300,000 dollars from its emergency fund to bolster outbreak control efforts in the Jinka area.

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