Marburg Virus Confirmed In Tanzania

Kenya Moves to Curb Marburg Virus After Outbreak in Tanzania
The government, through the Ministry of Health, has outlined measures to curb the spread of the Marburg virus after the cases was reported in the neighboring country, Tanzania. During a press conference held on Thursday,
Tanzania declares Marburg virus disease outbreak
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Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak Claims 8 Lives In Tanzania; Africa CDC Deploys Experts To Contain Spread
Tanzania is grappling with a new outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease which has already claimed at least eight lives in the north-western Kagera region.
Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak after initial denial
Tanzania's president has announced an outbreak of Marburg virus, an Ebola-like virus, just a week after her health minister denied that there were any cases in the country. President Samia Suluhu Hassan said at a press conference on Monday that health authorities had confirmed one case of Marburg in the north-western region of Kagera.
Tanzania successfully controls Marburg Virus outbreak
“We believe that, as Tanzania successfully controlled the outbreak two years ago, the country will manage to control this disease as well. WHO is providing $3 million to support control efforts and strengthen disease monitoring systems,” Dr Tedros said.
What is Marburg virus? The deadly disease behind outbreak in Tanzania
The disease is a close cousin of Ebola, causing similar symptoms and spreading in the same way. It can cause death in up to 88% of infected people.
Marburg Virus Confirmed In Tanzania After Series Of Deaths
Officials previously questioned whether the deadly disease was indeed present in the African country, which had seen 8 suspected Marburg deaths.
Tanzania confirms new outbreak of Marburg virus
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirmed on Monday that there was a new outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the East African country.
Africa CDC launches immediate response to Tanzania amid Marburg virus outbreak
The Africa CDC emphasised its collaboration with the Tanzanian authorities to ensure coordinated efforts and high-level political commitment to the response.
Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease
Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region after one case tested positive for
Marburg Virus Disease: Kenya at high risk
The Ministry of Health has warned that Kenya is at high risk of having an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD).Public Health and Professional Standard PS Mary Muthoni said significant cross-border movement of people from Tanzania and other countries in the region heightens the risk.
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Tanzania Battles Deadly Marburg Virus As 8 Lives Are Claimed; Africa CDC Takes Action
Tanzania faces a deadly Marburg virus outbreak, claiming 8 lives in Kagera region. The government and WHO are mobilizing ...
Marburg Bat Virus With 88% Fatality Rate Has Spread to Another Country
Tanzania's president said a sample tested positive for the Marburg virus, which has a fatality rate of up to 88 percent if untreated.