Addis Ababa: Ethiopia has reported its first confirmed outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly lethal pathogen closely related to Ebola, prompting immediate response measures from national and international health agencies. The outbreak was detected in Jinka, located in the Southern Omo region, after nine individuals tested positive, according to Ethiopia’s Public Health Institute. The confirmation has set off nationwide surveillance and emergency containment strategies.

Health officials revealed that laboratory analysis showed the virus strain matches variants previously seen in East Africa, indicating that the outbreak stems from a known lineage, not a mutated or newly emerging form. Although genetic familiarity offers some clarity for scientists, it does little to diminish concerns,

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