Rwanda Battles Deadly Marburg Virus as Outbreak Kills 13; Experts Warn of Rising Infection Rates

Medicine & Technology Oct 08, 2024

The Marburg virus has emerged in Rwanda for the first time, killing 13 people and infecting 58.

Kitum in Kenya: What’s Inside the Deadliest Cave That Gave Rise to Ebola, Marburg Virus

Apr 21, 2024

Marburg could be the next pandemic and the virus reportedly came from Kitum Cave. Continue reading to know the full story.

Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak Claimed Lives in Africa; Who Gears Up To Test New Vaccines

Apr 05, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to test vaccines for the Marburg virus, a deadly virus similar to Ebola, to contain new viral outbreaks. Read the article to learn more details.

Marburg Virus Outbreak: CDC Issues Warnings to Travelers, Deploys Personnel to Help Combat Deadly Surge in Africa

Apr 03, 2023

Following the Marburg virus outbreaks in Guinea and Tanzania, the CDC warns travelers and deploys personnel to help quell the surge. Read to learn more.

World Health Organization Works With Officials From Ghana Amid Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in the Country Similar to Ebola

Jul 19, 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently confirmed two deaths in Ghana due to the Marburg virus disease outbreak in the country. Read the article to know more about the virus that is reportedly like Ebola.

Two Cases of Marburg Virus Confirmed in Ghana, 98 Suspected Contact Cases Currently in Quarantine

Jul 18, 2022

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirms the first two cases of the highly infectious Marburg virus in Ghana. Read the article to learn more about this story.

Bivalent Thermostabilized Filovirus Vaccine Demonstrated 100% Success Rate Against Lethal Marburg Virus After Showing Full Protection Against Ebola

Jun 23, 2022

Soligenix Inc. (SNGX) recently announced that its bivalent, thermostabilized vaccine provides protection to non-human primates against Marburg virus disease after showing the same success against Ebola virus. Read the article for further details.

3 Most Deadly Diseases That Claim Many Lives

Dec 24, 2021

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, humans have been combating viruses in which, for some of them, vaccines, as well as antiviral medications have enabled us to control the spread of infections widely.

Marburg Virus First Case Confirmed in Guinea, Fruit Bats Host What WHO Tags As 'Highly Dangerous' Disease

Aug 10, 2021

Marburg virus is a highly dangerous illness that, according to experts, starts in fruit bats. It was first detected in Germany in 1967.