ANGOLA is facing what appears to be the largest outbreak yet of the Ebola-like virus Marburg. It began in October last year in the northern province of Uige and may now have spread to the capital, Luanda. Last week a 12-year-old girl in the city was admitted to hospital with symptoms of the disease.
The death toll is estimated at 126, with three-quarters of victims under 5 years old. Border officials are on alert to stop the spread of the virus, which causes high fever, vomiting and bloody discharge.
The World Health Organization has not issued any advice about travel…
