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Equatorial Guinea confirms six more Marburg cases
3:25 CAT | 16 Apr 2023
FILE - The World Health Organisation (WHO) logo is seen near its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, February 2, 2023. [File photo: Reuters/Denis Balibouse]
Six additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Marburg disease have been reported in Equatorial Guinea, bringing the total number to 15, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Saturday.
Among the confirmed, WHO says there are 11 deaths, and all probable cases are dead.
The most affected district is Bata in Litoral Province, with nine laboratory-confirmed MVD cases reported.
“WHO is supporting the Ministry of Health by strengthening different response pillars, including but not limited to surveillance, including at points of entry; laboratory; case management; infection prevention and control; risk communication; and community engagement,” WHO said in a statement.
MVD is a disease with a high mortality rate that causes haemorrhagic fever, and is among the diseases that require assessment under the International Health Regulations.
On March 30, 2023, WHO assessed the public health risk posed by this outbreak as very high at the national level, high at sub-regional level, moderate at the regional level, and low at the global level.
WHO advises against restrictions on international travel and/or trade in Equatorial Guinea.
Source: Reuters
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