Disease

Marburg Virus

Equatorial Guinea - Since the declaration of the outbreak on 13 February 2023, a total of 17 laboratory-confirmed cases of MVD and 23 probable cases have been reported as of 1 May. Among laboratory-confirmed cases, 12 deaths were recorded (CFR 75%). For one confirmed case, the outcome of the illness is unknown. All probable cases are dead.

Tanzania - Since the declaration of the MVD outbreak on 21 March 2023, a total of nine cases (eight laboratory-confirmed and one probable case) have been reported as of 30 April 2023. Among the total cases, six deaths were recorded (CFR 66.7%). Among the confirmed cases, three have recovered, and two have been reported among healthcare workers, one of whom died.

Monkeypox - South Korea

The Central Defense Countermeasure Headquarters reported 6 additional confirmed cases (#55~60) after the announcement of a Mpox outbreak on May 3. To date, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in Korea has reached 60.

Dengue Fever - Philippines

The Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Negros Oriental reports a spike in dengue fever cases in 2023 to date. The PHO reports 398 cases, including one death, which is 91 percent increase compared to the 208 cases reported last year during this time. Nationally, the Philippines has reported 32,799 total cases through April 8, a 61 percent increase compared to 2022.