Marburg, Tanzania and Kagera Region

A sample from a remote Tanzanian region tests positive for Marburg disease, confirming WHO fears
Tanzania’s president says one sample from a remote northern part of the country has tested positive for Marburg disease.
Deadly Marburg Virus Resurfaces in Tanzania’s Kagera Region
Tanzania has confirmed a new case of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region, following 25 negative tests. Dozens of individuals remain under observation as the government works to contain the outbreak.
Tanzania Declares Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Kagera Region; WHO Steps In for Rapid Response
Dr. Tedros highlighted the collaborative effort, stating, “WHO is committed to supporting Tanzania in bringing this outbreak under control while working toward a healthier and safer future for all.”
Tanzanian sample confirms WHO fears as Marburg disease found in remote region
Tanzania’s president says one sample from a remote northern part of the country has tested positive for Marburg disease, a highly infectious virus which can be fatal in more than 88% of cases without
What Is Marburg Virus? Eight Killed In Suspected Outbreak In Tanzania
Nine cases of the deadly disease have been reported in the Kagera region of Tanzania so far. But officials expect that number to rise.
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Recurrence of Marburg in Kagera shows severe regional health risks
FRANTIC efforts are being put up in the Ministry of Health as the government works to get to the bottom of recurrence of Marburg cases in Kagera Region, more than 12 months after an earlier outbreak was declared to be contained.
Tanzania Confirms Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region after one person tested positive for the virus following investigations and laboratory analysis of suspected cases of the disease.
Africa CDC mobilizes immediate response for Tanzania’s Marburg outbreak
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on January 20 announced that it is mobilizing strong support to help Tanzania contain the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak after the country confirmed one case and identified 25 suspected cases in the northwestern region of Kagera.
Tanzania confirms outbreak of highly infectious Ebola-like virus
Tanzania’s president has confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease (MVD), a highly infectious virus like Ebola that can be fatal in up to 88 per cent of cases without treatment. President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirmed a positive case in the northwestern Kagera region during a press conference alongside Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,
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Tanzania's announces Marburg virus outbreak with single case in Kagera
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has declared an outbreak of Marburg virus, confirming a single case in the northwestern region of Kagera after a meeting with WHO director-general Tedros ...
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‘Govt monitoring recurrence of Kagera Marburg outbreak’
THE government has announced that it is closely monitoring the ongoing Marburg outbreak in the country. Roida Andusamile, the ...
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INEC starts voter registration, verification in four regions
RUKWA: THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday began the registration and verification exercise for ...