A frightening outbreak has been alerted in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The deaths of eight people with Ebola-like symptoms have raised the possibility of the deadly Marburg virus. The disease causes bleeding from the eyes and nose.
The deaths of eight people with Ebola-like symptoms in the Democratic Republic of Congo have sparked concern. Experts suspect the deadly Marburg virus, while a rapidly spreading cholera outbreak in the region has prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to issue an urgent warning.
AT FIRST IT WAS THOUGHT TO BE EBOLA
Eight people with Ebola-like symptoms have died in Mweka, Kasai region. Samples have been sent to a laboratory, and experts say these cases may indicate the Marburg virus.
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"CAUSES BLEEDING IN THE EYES"
Marburg virus, which is from the same family as Ebola, has a high mortality rate and causes serious internal bleeding. Infected individuals experience bleeding from organs like the eyes and nose, fueling public panic. Known locally as "eye bleeding disease," this condition further fuels fear.
Cholera also started to spread
Marburg isn't the only threat in the region. The WHO announced that the cholera epidemic is also spreading rapidly. In 2025, more than 400,000 cholera cases were reported in 31 countries, with approximately 5,000 deaths. Case fatality rates exceeded 1%, particularly in Chad, the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Sudan.
It can spread around the world
The WHO emphasized that the pandemic could spread across borders due to wars, migration, poor hygiene, and access to clean water. Experts point out that intense human movement in the region facilitates the rapid spread of diseases.
While there are no official travel bans, experts are warning those traveling to these areas to exercise caution. The WHO recommends the following urgent measures to contain the outbreak:
Ensuring clean water and hygiene conditions
Launching vaccination campaigns
Strengthening cross-border cooperation
Increasing the opportunities for early diagnosis and effective treatment
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