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Marburg Virus Found in Sierra Leone Bats

Andy Fell — January 24, 2020 - 11:09am

Scientists have detected Marburg virus in fruit bats in Sierra Leone, marking the first time the deadly virus has been found in West Africa. Eleven Egyptian rousette fruit bats tested positive for active Marburg virus infection. Research teams caught the bats separately in three health districts.

Strengthening Global Health Security in Africa and Asia

Kristin P Burns — June 03, 2019 - 11:40am

PREDICT is training students and professionals in One Health skills, empowering country-led teams to prevent and respond to epidemic and pandemic threats

At �ٺ��Ƶ, the One Health Institute has been integral in global surveillance for zoonotic viruses through its leadership of PREDICT, a collaborative international project funded by the U.S.

Deadly Marburg Virus Found in Sierra Leone Bats

Katherine E Kerlin — December 20, 2018 - 2:15pm

Scientists have discovered Marburg virus in fruit bats in Sierra Leone. This is the first time the deadly virus has been found in West Africa. Five Egyptian rousette fruit bats tested positive for active Marburg virus infection. Scientists caught the bats separately in three health districts: Moyamba, Koinadugu and Kono.