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Ghanaians urged to be cautious of new Marburg virus

August 16, 2021EditorLeave a Comment

The Ghana Health Service (GHS), has cautioned Ghanaians against the new Marburg virus disease due to a confirmed case in Guinea. The rare but highly infectious Marburg virus disease was detected in a patient who died on August 2, in Guinea making it the first case of the Ebola-like virus in West Africa. A statement […]

Ghana heightens border surveillance over Marburg and Ebola – GHS

August 16, 2021EditorLeave a Comment

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has heightened border surveillance and health screening of entrants into Ghana, following confirmed cases of Marburg and Ebola diseases in neighbouring Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire respectively. The GHS said it can diagnose both Marburg and Ebola diseases. Some symptoms of the diseases include haemorrhaging fever, nausea, jaundice, abdominal pains, vomiting, […]

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Ghanaians urged to be cautious of new Marburg virus

Ghana heightens border surveillance over Marburg and Ebola – GHS

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