The World Health Organization confirmed the first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease in Equatorial Guinea saying that the Ebola-related virus is responsible for at least nine deaths in the country. The health agency confirmed the epidemic after samples from Equatorial Guinea were sent to a lab in Senegal last week.The agency also informed there were currently nine deaths and 16 suspected cases with symptoms including fever, fatigue, diarrhea and vomiting, saying that it was sending medical experts to help officials in Equatorial Guinea stem the outbreak.All you need to know about the Marburg virus outbreak in Equatorial Guinea:What is Marburg virus?Read more: Amid "˜largest bird flu outbreaks in recorded history"™, will it be next pandemic