Uganda has confirmed a case of Marburg virus disease in a one-and-a-half-year-old child who subsequently died, according to the Africa CDC. This development occurs as the nation grapples with a significant Ebola outbreak. Health officials in Uganda have been notably hesitant to publicly share details surrounding the Marburg case and its potential implications.

Africa CDC stated on Wednesday that no contacts of the deceased child had shown symptoms, and no other active cases were present in Uganda. However, the country's Ministry of Health offered conflicting information, with a spokesperson unaware of a Marburg outbreak. The WHO confirmed Uganda reported a single case on June 30, while the U.S. embassy noted a “potential case” on June 29.

Sources suggest Uganda's reluctance to disclose information may stem from concerns over travel restrictions and the impact on its tourism industry. This potential Marburg flare adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, which has recorded over 1,400 cases and 438 deaths. Uganda itself has reported 20 Ebola cases and two deaths.

Uganda's health ministry has not publicly confirmed the Marburg diagnosis or provided further details on the case's origin or spread. The Africa CDC is reportedly engaging with Ugandan authorities to obtain more information about the situation.