At least 181 cases of Marburg hemorrhagic fever were recorded in Angola, 159 of which resulted in deaths until Wednesday, since the outbreak of the sickness last October in northern Uije province, said the Health Ministry on Thursday.

According to the source of Angola Health Ministry, the number of people infected was 179 and 156 dead, On Monday, but two other cases were notified, one in Uije city, the other in nearby Puri locality.

No cases were recorded in northern Malanje province, but the Health authorities are awaiting samples sent for laboratory testing, adds the same source.

The capital Luanda has not recorded any case, but also reports suspected cases that are being investigated.

Angolan health officials are receiving aid from medical personnel from the World Health Organization and Doctors without Borders.