Ethiopia Probes Suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Cluster in Omo Region as WHO Deploys Team

Overview

• Eight suspected cases have been reported in the South Ethiopia Region’s Omo area, and health workers are among those affected.
• The Ethiopia Public Health Institute is conducting laboratory testing to determine the pathogen, with results expected Friday, according to Africa CDC.
• WHO has deployed 11 technical officers to support surveillance, field investigation, clinical care, and infection prevention and control.
• The agency has delivered personal protective equipment, other infection‑prevention supplies, and a rapidly deployable isolation tent to strengthen treatment capacity.
• WHO released $300,000 from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies and is coordinating with its South Sudan office to reduce cross‑border risk.