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politics1 year ago

Equatorial Guinea Scandal: Official's 400 Leaked Tapes Rock Government

A massive leak of sex tapes involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a senior civil servant and nephew of Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, has sparked a scandal that may be linked to political maneuvering over presidential succession. Engonga, who was detained on corruption charges, is seen as a potential successor to the aging president. The leak, which includes videos of Engonga with women connected to the political elite, is suspected to be an attempt to discredit him. The scandal highlights the country's political intrigue and ongoing issues with corruption and human rights abuses.

via BBC.com|
#corruption#equatorial-guinea#political-intrigue
politics1 year ago

Equatorial Guinea Scandal: Sex Tapes, Arrests, and WhatsApp Ban

Equatorial Guinea's Vice-President Teodoro Obiang Mangue has warned civil servants against engaging in sexual activities in their offices, following the leak of videos allegedly showing high-ranking official Baltasar Ebang Engonga in compromising situations. Engonga, who is also facing corruption charges, is accused of having sex with various women, including officials' wives, in his office. The vice-president has ordered the installation of surveillance cameras in government buildings and recommended an investigation, while internet traffic in the country has been disrupted to curb the spread of the videos.

via BBC.com|
#baltasar-ebang-engonga#corruption#equatorial-guinea
sports2 years ago

"Ivory Coast's Afcon Dreams Shattered in Shocking 4-0 Defeat to Equatorial Guinea"

Host nation Ivory Coast faces potential Africa Cup of Nations group-stage exit after suffering a shocking 4-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea, leaving them to rely on other results for qualification. Equatorial Guinea's dominant performance secured them top spot in Group A, while Ivory Coast finished third. The Ivorians missed several chances and had two goals disallowed, leading to a disappointing loss that may see them eliminated from the tournament.

via BBC.com|
#afcon#africa-cup-of-nations#equatorial-guinea
health2 years ago

Unveiling the Marburg Virus: 5 Crucial Facts to Understand

The Marburg virus, a filovirus similar to Ebola, has caused an outbreak in Equatorial Guinea, with 15 confirmed and 23 probable cases and 34 deaths reported so far. The disease is transmitted through close contact with infected individuals or animals, and outbreaks often start when a person comes into contact with an infected animal. Symptoms include high fever, severe headaches, extreme fatigue, and eventually, bleeding. There is currently no vaccine or antiviral treatment for the Marburg virus, but surveillance, case detection, and isolation of infected individuals are crucial in preventing its spread.

via Nebraska Medicine|
#equatorial-guinea#health#hemorrhagic-fever
disease-outbreak2 years ago

Marburg Outbreak Strikes Equatorial Guinea

Six additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD) have been reported in Equatorial Guinea, bringing the total to 15 laboratory-confirmed and 23 probable cases since the declaration of the outbreak on 13 February 2023. Among the laboratory confirmed there are 11 deaths (Case Fatality Ratio 78.6%; for one confirmed case the outcome is unknown), and all probable cases are dead. WHO is supporting the Ministry of Health by strengthening different response pillars, including but not limited to surveillance, including at points of entry; laboratory; case management; infection prevention and control; risk communication and community engagement.

via World Health Organization|
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health2 years ago

Marburg virus outbreaks reported in African countries, CDC issues warning.

Two simultaneous outbreaks of the Marburg virus have been reported in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, with a total of 23 confirmed cases and 10 deaths. The Marburg virus is as deadly as Ebola, but until recently, it has been extremely rare. The virus is transmitted from bats to humans and has a mortality rate of up to 90%. There is currently no vaccine or post-exposure treatment for the virus. The WHO is ready to test vaccine candidates in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, but the fatality rate is still close to 50% even with rapid medical intervention.

via FRANCE 24 English|
#equatorial-guinea#health#marburg-virus
health2 years ago

CDC alerts US doctors to Marburg virus after African outbreaks.

The CDC has issued a warning to American public health officials and doctors about the rare Ebola-like Marburg virus, which has caused two confirmed outbreaks in Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea. The disease is usually spread through contact with infected bodily fluids and has high fatality rates. While there have been no reported cases in the US, the CDC seeks to increase awareness of the risk of imported cases. There is no FDA-approved vaccine for the disease, but early supportive care can be successful.

via Fox News|
#cdc#equatorial-guinea#health
health2 years ago

CDC issues alert for Marburg virus outbreak in African nations

The CDC has issued a health advisory about the Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, warning healthcare providers to be on the lookout for any imported cases. Marburg is a rare but highly fatal viral fever that causes uncontrolled bleeding, similar to Ebola. There is no specific vaccine or treatment for the disease, and it can spread through contact with an infected person’s blood and other body fluids or through fluids from infected animals. The CDC has sent staff to Africa to help fight the outbreaks, which are the first reported in either Equatorial Guinea or Tanzania.

via CNN|
#cdc#equatorial-guinea#health
health2 years ago

Marburg Virus Outbreaks in Africa: Alarming Rise in Deaths.

The Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea has resulted in 10 confirmed deaths, with 14 positive cases and 10 hospitalized, including two confirmed and eight suspected. The World Health Organisation has called on Equatorial Guinea to report cases of the Marburg virus due to fears of a potential large-scale epidemic that could affect neighbouring Gabon and Cameroon. The virus is transmitted to humans by fruit bats and has a case fatality rate of up to 88%. There is no approved vaccine or antiviral treatment for the virus.

via Africanews English|
#epidemic#equatorial-guinea#health
health2 years ago

Arab Astronaut Hazzaa Al-Mansoori Achieves Historic Milestones in Space

The UAE has advised its citizens against traveling to Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea due to the spread of the Marburg virus, a severe hemorrhagic fever virus that affects humans. Nine people have died, while one patient has recovered since the beginning of the epidemic. The UAE ministry called upon its nationals residing or visiting Tanzania or Equatorial Guinea to take caution and follow the safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.

via Arab News|
#equatorial-guinea#health#marburg-virus
health2 years ago

Marburg outbreak in Equatorial Guinea raises concerns over unreported cases and geographic spread.

The Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea is spreading over a wide geographic area with potentially undetected chains of transmission, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). As of Wednesday, there were nine confirmed cases and seven confirmed deaths across three provinces since early February. WHO officials noted that they are working with officials in Equatorial Guinea, but the agency also has field workers on the ground helping to respond to the outbreak in affected areas. The risk of a multi-country outbreak is high, as all affected provinces share borders with Cameroon and Gabon.

via Ars Technica|
#equatorial-guinea#health#hemorrhagic-fever
health2 years ago

Equatorial Guinea Failing to Report Marburg Cases, Says WHO.

The Marburg outbreak in Equatorial Guinea continues to grow, with confirmed cases that the country has not yet reported, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The government has been slow to release updates, and the WHO expressed fears there may be undetected chains of transmission. Marburg virus disease is caused by a filovirus, which is the family to which Ebola viruses belong. Countries are required to report cases of dangerous diseases that could trigger international outbreaks to the WHO under the International Health Regulations.

via STAT|
#equatorial-guinea#filovirus#health
health2 years ago

Marburg Virus Disease Spreading Rapidly Across Africa, WHO Warns

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed eight more cases of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), a highly-fatal hemorrhagic disease related to Ebola, bringing the total confirmed cases to nine with 20 more likely. Seven of the confirmed cases and all of the probable cases have led to death. The outbreak is contained within Equatorial Guinea, but the new cases are around 150 kilometers apart and close to the borders of Cameroon and Gabon, suggesting the virus is spreading. There are currently no vaccines or treatments for MVD, though there are vaccines in development that have recently passed phase 1 trials.

via IFLScience|
#ebola#equatorial-guinea#health
health2 years ago

Marburg virus spreads rapidly across Africa, WHO warns of high risk.

The Marburg virus, which causes symptoms similar to Ebola, has spread from rural districts in Equatorial Guinea to the country's commercial capital, Bata. The outbreak is already thought to be the fourth largest on record and has reached a densely populated city. The virus has killed an average of half of those it infects, with previous outbreaks killing between 24% and 88% of patients. There are currently no licensed vaccines or treatments for Marburg virus disease.

via The National|
#equatorial-guinea#health#marburg-virus