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Following reports on November 12 of suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever in the town of Jinka, in South Ethiopia Regional State, the Ethiopian Ministry of Health (MoH) confirmed on November 14 that the suspected cases were Marburg virus disease (MVD). As of January 8, 14 MVD cases had been confirmed, with nine deaths and five recoveries.
FAST FACTS
• On November 14, the Ministry of Health in Ethiopia confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Jinka
• As of January 8, there have been 14 confirmed cases, along with nine deaths and five recoveries.
OUR FOOTPRINT
• Since 2003, International Medical Corps has provided services in Ethiopia related to emergencies, health, nutrition, mental and psychosocial support (MHPSS), and water, sanitation and hygiene.