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Ethiopia has effectively controlled the Marburg virus disease!
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Ethiopia experiences a heavy burden of diseases with a growing prevalence of communicable infections. In response to such prevailing and newly emerging health problems, the Ethiopian Government-developed a 20-year rolling Health Sector Development Program (HSDP) in 1997/98 (1990 EFY), which proposes long-term goals for the health sector, and the means to attain them through a series of phases.
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ዜና | News

Ethiopia is expanding its global health partnership by strengthening its Emergency Medical Team (EMT) capacity

The Ministry of Health held a forum with the German Embassy, the Robert Koch Institute, and…

February 17, 2026

Ethiopia showcases achievements in child health and food security at the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Council of Ministers

The forum on child health and nutrition in Africa was attended by His Majesty King Letsie III of…

February 15, 2026

The massive "ACHIEVE Africa" initiative, which aims to ensure Africa's vaccine and medical sovereignty, was officially launched at the side event of the 39th African Union Summit.

Attending the launch of the initiative, Minister of Health Dr. Mekdes Daba said that Ethiopia is…

February 15, 2026

Health Ministers and Senior Officials from across Africa kick off AU Summit

The AU Summit, themed “Advancing Africa’s Health Security and Sovereignty Agenda: Ensuring…

February 13, 2026

Ethiopia’s nutrition reform efforts show exemplary results - His Majesty King Letsi III of Lesotho

His Majesty King Letsi III of Lesotho, accompanied by the Minister of Health, Dr. Mekdes Daba,…

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Ethiopia Has Succeeded in Controlling Marburg Virus Disease

Ethiopia’s successful containment of the Marburg virus disease represents a major public health…

January 26, 2026

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The Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) have released a press statement containing updated information regarding the Marburg virus disease.

They stated that laboratory tests have confirmed the occurrence of Marburg virus disease in the Southern Ethiopia Region. Up to now, 73 suspected individuals have been tested; among them, 6 patients have died due to the virus, as confirmed by the EPHI reference laboratory. Five additional patients are currently receiving treatment.

It was also noted that 349 people who had contact with the confirmed cases are under follow-up, and 119 of them have already completed their isolation period.

Dr. Mekdes Daba, Minister of Health, expressed condolences for those who lost their lives due to the virus and extended sympathy to their families, relatives, and friends.