Uganda confirms Marburg virus case amid Ebola outbreak

Ugandan health authorities have confirmed a case of Marburg virus disease involving a toddler who has died, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reported. The confirmation comes while the country is engaged in disease surveillance for an ongoing Ebola outbreak.

Marburg virus is closely related to Ebolaviruses and causes a similar hemorrhagic disease. Its transmission routes and prevention measures are also comparable.

Africa CDC stated on Wednesday that no contacts of the deceased child had developed symptoms, and there were no other active cases in Uganda at present, citing Ugandan health authorities. However, when Reuters contacted Uganda's Ministry of Health, a spokesperson indicated they were unaware of a Marburg outbreak.

Health officials are closely monitoring the situation to ascertain the extent of Marburg virus circulation and its potential links to the ongoing Ebola situation.