Marburg: Ghana confirms first cases of deadly virus - BBC News

Ghana has confirmed its first two cases of the deadly Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease in the same family as the virus that causes Ebola.

It says both patients died recently in hospital in the southern Ashanti region.

Their samples came back positive earlier this month and have now been verified by a laboratory in Senegal.

Health officials in the West African nation say 98 people are now under quarantine as suspected contact cases.


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[paris]

This decade just keeps getting better and better dosen't it....

[lulufulu]

Thank you Ghana for releasing this info in a timely manner.

[YounRangr]

Thank Ghana for detecting and managing a virial contagion. They deserve a mark of gratitude compared to the mishandling of covid's release.

[nanaaraj]

This is really sad to hear this! My family is from Ghana specifically the Ashanti region, but I was born in the UK. I wish all the people in my home country have a better life and hope the government puts strategies in place for healthcare and prevent the locals from having the virus. 🙏🏾

[anaispersephone]

West Africa can't catch a break. This is heartbreaking news!!

[Asia.Persuasia]

Ghana is such a beautiful county. I hope this doesn't get out of hand.

[Baraz_Red]

There is good news and hope in the details presented here (virus is not airborne contagious and has not spread massively).
Best wishes to the people of Ghana.

[cranjismcbasketball]

My condolences to the people of Ghana. Learning about how the virus spreads is actually important to know, as now people can start being cautious and start taking necessary steps to avoid getting sick and stay safe and healthy.

[Guardianadeltabu]

Marburg finally arrived as planned and announced a year ago by the who. It’s amazing the visionary powers of this organization.

[corinnejordan]

Truly sorry to hear about the virus in Ghana and am sending love to the families of the victims. Thank you for sharing this very sad news and also appreciate how quickly you are responding to it.

[Tric.]

My prayers to the people's in Ghana

[Flyforawhiteguy]

How do people not find all these all of a sudden outbreaks suspect? For god sakes. It's not that complicated

[sarahdixon]

This is terrifying 😳 Ebola scares the crap outta me. I remember when it was rampant in the Congo I think it was and they were absolutely devastated. Praying this won't be anything like that.

[Victoria-hzgx]

Please keep safe Africa. Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ❤

[shamihairu]

My condolences to Ghana people. Be strong and patient, everything will be alright as it had been once before. We all are with you.

[hardwareful]

Africa is the only place not asleep at the wheel when it comes to early detection of potentially pandemic infections. Sad that they need to be on top of things, but their work remains underrated in other parts of the world.

[reddykanta]

Let’s all pray together for the people of Ghana 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼. Please protect them God and keep them safe

[zackmhidig]

I hope the 🇬🇭 government should take the next steps of prevention, this diseases preparedness is very Important, stay safe and strong west Africa

[perseusarkouda]

My condolences to the families of the victims. I believe Ghana is more than capable to control the situation. No need for panic.

[Roger-gojc]

Love and healing from Australia. Sounds like you might hopefully have this worked out to contain it. You have the experience.
The world is going to have to be gentle with each other, and hard at working together.
The least powerful country or person can stand as an equal to the most powerful country or person. This is where we need to be with the world as it is now.