U.S. Embassy in Uganda Alerts Public to Potential Marburg Virus Case

The U.S. Embassy in Kampala has issued a health alert concerning a suspected case of Marburg Virus Disease, a severe viral hemorrhagic fever, in western Uganda. The alert details transmission methods, primarily through direct contact with bodily fluids or contaminated objects. Travelers are advised to consult CDC resources, report symptoms to healthcare providers, and monitor their health for 21 days after visiting affected areas.