ArticleSouthern African journal of infectious diseases2026
Assessment of healthcare worker preparedness and health literacy for Marburg virus disease in Nigeria: A cross-sectional study.
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- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Preparedness Regarding Marburg Virus Disease Among Healthcare Workers in Awi Zone Public Hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.Tropical medicine and infectious disease · 2026Article
- Perceptions, Preparedness, and Anticipated Challenges of Healthcare Workers and Communities for Potential Marburg virus outbreaks in South Omo, Southern Ethiopia, 2025: a qualitative case study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Marburg Virus: A Looming Threat Nigeria Cannot Ignore.Nigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical AssociationReview
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Background: Marburg virus disease (MVD) poses an emerging threat to Nigeria, particularly following the 2022 outbreak in neighbouring Ghana. With Nigeria already managing Lassa fever and Mpox outbreaks, assessing healthcare workers' preparedness at viral haemorrhagic disease reference centres is crucial for effective outbreak response. Objectives: This study aimed to assess healthcare workers' knowledge, attitudes and preparedness regarding MVD at Nigeria's primary viral haemorrhagic fever reference centre. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, from May 2024 to October 2024. Healthcare workers were recruited using simple random sampling and data collected via semi-structured questionnaires. Descriptive and inferential statistics were analysed using Stata 17. Results: Of the 216 participants, 126 (58.3%) were doctors and 90 (41.7%) were nurses. Doctors demonstrated significantly higher knowledge of MVD symptoms (65.9% vs 46.7%, Conclusion: Significant gaps exist in MVD health literacy and outbreak preparedness among Nigerian healthcare workers at a major viral haemorrhagic disease centre. Contribution: Enhanced training programmes, improved resource allocation and systematic preparedness protocols are urgently needed to strengthen Nigeria's capacity for MVD outbreak response.
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