Equatorial Guinea is grappling with a growing outbreak of Marburg disease, a highly infectious and often fatal virus that is related to the Ebola virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed six more cases of the disease in the country, bringing the total number of cases to 15. The…
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Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea highlights the need for international cooperation and support The deadly Marburg virus has caused a growing outbreak in Equatorial Guinea, with the number of infected individuals rising to 13 and the death toll now at 9. Deadly Outbreak in Equatorial Guinea The outbreak was…
The World Health Organisation has confirmed eight confirmed cases of Marburg disease have been reported in Equatorial Guinea. This bring the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to nine since the outbreak was declared in February. According to a WHO statement, the new cases were verified after laboratory analysis of fresh…
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Equatorial Guinea has declared an Ebola-like Marburg virus outbreak after nine people succumbed to the virus. A highly contagious and deadly Ebola-like virus, Marburg has no vaccine that can prevent its spread. The outbreak was first detected among people who had attended a funeral ceremony in Kie-Ntem province, close to Cameroon and Gabon. Around 16 other people in Kie-Ntem had shown symptoms including fever and vomiting blood. Local authorities have…
Equatorial Guinea president wins re-election to become the world’s longest-standing ruler
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Equatorial Guinea president Teodoro Obiang Nguema re-elected with 94.9% of the vote in a Nov 20 vote, his vice-president said on Twitter. With this win Obiang, 80, will become the world’s longest-standing ruler. “The definitive results prove us right again,” the vice president tweeted. “We continue to prove to be a great political party!”
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