Marburg virus
Coverage of Marburg virus in the Nexus archive.
- WHO: Uganda is silent on updates following disclosure of Marburg outbreak
The Ugandan government has not provided updates on a reported Marburg virus outbreak, prompting the World Health Organization to request more information on the investigation's progress. WHO's Health Emergencies Program executive director noted ongoing efforts to obtain details from Uganda.
- Gabbard says declassified biolab records validate concerns previously dismissed as misinformation
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released declassified records showing U.S. funding of over 120 biological laboratories in more than 30 countries, including 40 in Ukraine. The documents detail research on pathogens like anthrax and Ebola, and U.S. taxpayer spending on lab construction. Critics argue the facilities were part of public health efforts, while Gabbard claims the public was not given a full picture of U.S.-backed biological research.
- ‘Bat feast’ animal videos at African cave offer clues to how deadly viruses spread
Researchers filmed 10 species eating or scavenging bats at a Marburg-virus hotspot in an African cave, revealing interactions that could explain how deadly viruses spread. The study also noted hundreds of human visitors to the site, raising concerns about zoonotic transmission risks.