Ethiopia investigates possible outbreak of new viral hemorrhagic fever after 8 people are infected

African health authorities confirmed a potential outbreak of an unidentified viral hemorrhagic fever in southern Ethiopia, with eight suspected cases under investigation. The Ethiopian Health Ministry is set to release findings on Friday, with support from Africa CDC. Viral hemorrhagic fevers include diseases like Marburg and Ebola, and the World Health Organization sent 11 officers to aid Ethiopia. Supplies and an isolation tent were provided to enhance clinical care. The outbreak was in Omo, near South Sudan, raising concerns due to its fragile health system according to Africa CDC Director-General.