2025–26 Ethiopian Marburg virus disease outbreak

2025–26 Ethiopian Marburg virus disease outbreak
LocationEthiopia
First outbreakJinka, South Ethiopia Regional State
Date12 November 2025 – 26 January 2026
Type
Viral hemorrhagic fever
Confirmed cases14
Recovered5
Deaths
9 (as of 22 December)
Fatality rate64%

On 12 November 2025, the Ethiopian Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) announced a viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF), later confirmed as Marburg virus disease originated from Jinka town in southern Ethiopia.

On 26 January 2026, the Ethiopian government announced the end of the virus outbreak following enhanced control measures and found no suspected case within 42 days.