| 2025 Ethiopian Marburg virus disease outbreak | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ethiopia |
| First outbreak | Jinka, South Ethiopia Regional State |
| Arrival date | 12 November 2025 |
Type | Viral hemorrhagic fever |
Deaths | 3 (as of 20 November) |
| Fatality rate | 88% |
On 12 November 2025, the Ethiopian Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) announced a viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF), latter revealed as Marburg virus disease originated from Jinka town in southern Ethiopia. The National Reference Laboratory identified the virus case in Ethiopia similar to outbreak in East Africa previously. [1] It was confirmed the virus has chance of killing of 88%.
On 12 November, WHO announced a press release from Ethiopian Ministry of Health (MoH), and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) concerning viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) in Jinka town, South Ethiopia Regional State. The killing probability of the virus is estimated to 88%. On 14 November, the Ministry of Health reported the incidence of VHF suspected as Marburg virus. As of 20 November 33 laboratory tests have been conducted with six confirmed cases, and reported three deaths. Aside from laboratory cases, three epidemiologically linked case could not be tested; as such three of whom died from this virus. [2] [3] An investigation conducted by the National Reference Laboratory showed the similarity of the virus outbreak to previously identified in the East Africa region. [1]
It was also reported that 206 contacts have been occurred that can be tracked. As the source of virus not identified, researches likely indicated it is caused by fruit bats in that vicinity. [2]