Deadly Outbreaks of Marburg Virus Disease Reported in Africa Prompt Global Action

The CDC has issued health alerts and warnings to doctors in the US and worldwide about two Marburg virus disease outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania.
There are no approved vaccines or treatments for the virus, which has mortality rates up to 90% if left untreated.
Health officials are working to contain the outbreaks through isolation of infected individuals, monitoring of close contacts, and experimental vaccination strategies.
The outbreaks highlight the need for improved detection, containment, and medical countermeasures for dangerous pathogens that can spread globally.