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On 11 November 2014, the Government of Uganda declared that the country was free of Marburg virus. As there have been no active cases of Marburg haemorrhagic fever for 42 days, the outbreak is considered to be contained. See previous outbreak report for details on the outbreak.
(Via WHO Global Alert and Response - accessed 17/11/14)
Athough the Government of Uganda has declared that the country is free of Marburg virus, haemorrhagic viral infections are endemic in Uganda and the risk is always present. 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.
