Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease
3 days ago · Dodoma – Tanzania today confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region after one case tested positive for the virus following investigations and laboratory analysis of suspected cases of the disease.. President of the Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, made the announcement during a press briefing alongside World Health Organization ...
Situation Report: Marburg Virus Disease in Tanzania
1 day ago · Marburg Virus Disease in Tanzania: Key Insights for Healthcare Professionals. On January 20, 2025, Tanzania confirmed a case of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Kagera, a regional transportation hub and one of the most populous regions in Tanzania. Kagera shares borders with Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda, and lies close to the Democratic Republic ...
Tanzania Declares Marburg Outbreak: Africa CDC Mobilizes …
3 days ago · ADDIS ABABA, January 20, 2025 – Tanzania has declared a Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak after confirming one case and identifying 25 suspected cases in the Kagera Region of Northwestern Tanzania.The Marburg virus, a highly infectious and often fatal disease, is similar to Ebola and is transmitted to humans from fruit bats and monkeys.
Outbreak of suspected Marburg Virus Disease - United Republic of Tanzania
On 20 January 2025, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania officially declared an outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) following the detection of one confirmed case from Biharamulo district, Kagera region, located in the northwestern part of the country.
Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert
Tanzania has dismissed a World Health Organisation (WHO) report of a suspected new outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus in the north-west of the country.
Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease
3 days ago · Dodoma, 20 January 2025 – Tanzania today confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region after one case tested positive for the virus following investigations ...
Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert
Jan 15, 2025 · Tanzania has dismissed a World Health Organisation (WHO) report of a suspected new outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus in the north-west of the country.
Marburg virus disease - United Republic of Tanzania
On 2 June 2023, the Ministry of Health of the United Republic of Tanzania declared the end of its first documented outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD). Between 21 March and 31 May, a total of nine cases (eight laboratory-confirmed and one probable) were reported.
Marburg virus disease - United Republic of Tanzania
Mar 24, 2023 · Marburg virus disease is an epidemic-prone disease associated with high case-fatality rates (CFR 24-90%). It is caused by the same family of viruses (Filoviridae) as Ebola virus disease and is clinically similar. The current CFR for this outbreak is relatively high, at 62.5%.
Tanzania confirms first-ever outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease
Mar 21, 2023 · Tanzania today confirmed its first-ever cases of Marburg Virus Disease after laboratory tests were carried out following reports of cases and deaths in the country’s north-west Kagera region.
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