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Marburg disease outbreaks
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March 22, 2023
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Description:On February 13, 2023, government officials in Equatorial Guinea declared an outbreak of Marburg disease. Ministry of Health staff initially reported one confirmed case and additional suspect cases in Ebebiyin, Kie-Ntem Province, in the northeast corner of the country. Information on the additional suspect cases is currently limited.
CDC is providing assistance as requested and sent an initial team of six scientists with expertise in epidemiology, laboratory testing, and in Marburg disease to support local health officials in outbreak response activities. The team is assisting with case investigation, contact tracing, and laboratory training.
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Content Notes:Outbreak Update -- Known Cases and Outbreaks of Marburg Disease.
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