Ethiopia’s Marburg Outbreak Exposes Gaps in Global Health Security Near U.S. Borders

The recent confirmation of three deaths from the Marburg hemorrhagic virus in Ethiopia unveils a stark warning for America and its allies. As this deadly outbreak emerges in the Omo region near South Sudan—a country with an alarmingly fragile health infrastructure—the implications extend far beyond Africa's borders. Health authorities reported that while no active cases remain in Ethiopia, vigilance is crucial given Marburg's brutal fatality rate of up to 88% without treatment and the lack of authorized vaccines or therapies. The World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC) have mobilized support, yet their efforts underscore...