Marburg virus outbreak in Uganda

(Vatican Radio) Health authorities are reporting that an outbreak of Marburg virus in Uganda has turned deadly, killing at least five people. Marburg virus causes high fever, diarrhoea, weakness and bleeding. It is highly infectious and can often be fatal. The Marburg outbreak in Uganda comes just after the World Health Organization had just declared a separate outbreak of Ebola in Uganda is under control. Health authorities in neighbouring Rwanda are also on high alert. They are asking citizens immediately to seek medical attention at the nearest health facility in case of suspicion of Marburg haemorrhagic fever. Listen to our report: