2025–26 Ethiopian Marburg virus disease outbreak
| 2025–26 Ethiopian Marburg virus disease outbreak | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ethiopia |
| First outbreak | Jinka, South Ethiopia Regional State |
| Date | 12 November 2025 – 26 January 2026 |
Type | Viral hemorrhagic fever |
| Confirmed cases | 14 |
| Recovered | 5 |
Deaths | 9 (as of 22 December) |
| Fatality rate | 64% |
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.