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The Ministry of Health (MOH) in Uganda has declared an outbreak of Marburg hemorrhagic fever in Kitumba sub-county, Kabale district in South-western Uganda.
Blood samples from 3 cases have tested positive for Marburg at the Uganda Virus Research Institute. Investigation into the outbreak is ongoing and the MOH is working closely with partners to control the outbreak.
The MOH and WHO have deployed a team to the district to support the outbreak investigation and response, including case contact tracing. The national and district taskforces have been reactivated.
(Via WHO Global Alert and Response - accessed 22/10/12)
Advice for Travellers
Marburg is one of a number of viral haemorrhagic diseases occurring in Africa. The risk is low for most travellers unless living in very poor conditions. Transmission is not fully understood, however, bats may play a role. There is a risk of disease transmission in the healthcare setting or close contact with an infected person through direct contact with infected blood, secretions, semen or organs.
