# Marburg virus case confirmed in Uganda amid Ebola outbreak

Africa CDC has confirmed a case of Marburg virus in Uganda, adding to the country's ongoing battle with an Ebola outbreak. Marburg is a highly lethal hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola. The dual outbreaks raise concerns about strained healthcare resources and cross-border spread.

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### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/07/africa-cdc-confirms-marburg-case-in-uganda-as-ebola-outbreak-rages/) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:30:37 +0000