Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) are severe, life-threatening illnesses caused by several families of RNA viruses. They are characterized by fever, bleeding disorders, and multi-organ failure, primarily affecting people in specific endemic regions or during outbreaks. Many VHFs originate in animal hosts like rodents or bats.
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Though likely ancient, many VHFs were identified or gained prominence in the 20th century, often through zoonotic spillover events. Viruses like Ebola and Marburg were named after locations of their first recognized outbreaks, highlighting their emergence as significant public health threats. Ongoing research continues to uncover new agents and improve responses.
VHFs are primarily transmitted to humans from infected animal hosts (e.g., rodents, bats) through direct contact with their bodily fluids, waste, or contaminated objects. Human-to-human transmission occurs through direct contact with blood, body fluids (e.g., urine, feces, vomit, semen) of infected individuals, or contaminated needles. Airborne transmission is generally not a primary route.
Contagious Period: Varies by disease
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An urgent call is being made for government intervention to control the ongoing Lassa fever outbreak, which is described as a 'menace.' This severe viral hemorrhagic fever requires immediate action to prevent further spread and fatalities.
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a case of Marburg Virus Disease in Jinka, Southern Region, Ethiopia. This highly lethal viral hemorrhagic fever necessitates immediate public health intervention due to its severe symptoms, high fatality rate, and potential for rapid spread.
Africa CDC has confirmed a case of Marburg Virus Disease in Jinka, Southern Region, Ethiopia. Marburg is a highly fatal viral hemorrhagic fever that requires immediate public health intervention to prevent further spread and potential epidemic.
This event envelope contains reports on viral hemorrhagic fever cases and clusters in DRC.
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ADDIS ABABA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 27th Jan, 2026) Ethiopia on Monday declared the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak in the country. Minister of Health Mekdes Daba said with no new case reported for 42 consecutive days, the country is now free from the virus. Ethiopia confirmed a Marburg virus disease outbreak in Jinka town in southern Ethiopia in November 2025, following laboratory testing of samples from a cluster of suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever. The country has recorded 14 confirmed cases and nine deaths. Five patients have recovered from the disease, according to recent data from the ministry.
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Addis Ababa: Ethiopia has confirmed its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease after nine cases were reported, prompting urgent action from the Ministry of Health and raising concerns about possible spread to neighbouring countries, Al Jazeera reported. The Health Ministry confirmed nine cases in the Omo region, an area close to the border with South Sudan. The confirmation came after health workers in the region reported several patients exhibiting symptoms associated with viral hemorrhagic fever. World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday that Ethiopia's health authorities had acted swiftly and transparently. He wrote on social media that the rapid response showed the country's seriousness in containing the crisis at an early stage. "I com...
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