Uganda Confirms Isolated Marburg Case, Says Africa CDC
Last update: July 1, 2026
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A deadly virus has surfaced again in East Africa, but officials say there is no active outbreak. Here is what we know.
Ugandan health authorities have confirmed an isolated case of Marburg virus disease while monitoring the country’s Ebola outbreak, Africa’s top public health agency said on Wednesday, cbinews.tv has learned.
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the case was detected in Kyegegwa district in western Uganda. It involved a one-and-a-half-year-old child who had died.
According to the Africa CDC, no contacts of the Marburg case have developed symptoms, and there is currently no active case in Uganda.
A spokesperson for Uganda’s health ministry told reporters he was not aware of a Marburg outbreak.
“Africa CDC is engaging the Government of Uganda through official public health channels on reports concerning Marburg virus disease. At this stage, we cannot confirm reports of any additional case,” said spokesperson Saran Koly.
Koly added that Africa CDC stands ready to support verification, risk assessment and response readiness as needed.
Two World Health Organization officials also told newsmen they were aware that Uganda had detected a Marburg case.
Marburg is a highly infectious haemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola, with a high fatality rate. Uganda has dealt with previous outbreaks, and health officials say surveillance remains in place.
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