Marburg, Tanzania and Kagera Region

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.
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
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.”
Opinion
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 second Marburg outbreak after WHO chief visit
Tanzania's president confirms one Marburg case in northwest after meeting WHO chief Twenty-five suspected cases test negative as officials probe
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,
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.
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WHO: several Tanzanians die in suspected Marburg virus outbreak
The WHO in a statement on Tuesday said it received reports of suspected cases in the Kagera region of Tanzania on Jan. 10, with symptoms of headache, high fever, back pain, diarrhea, vomiting with ...
Plymouth Herald7d
Deadly virus warning after nine cases and eight deaths
The virus is believed to have been found in the Kagera region of the United Republic of Tanzania. On January 10, WHO received reliable reports from sources in Tanzania regarding suspected cases of ...
BBC7d
Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert
On Tuesday, the global health agency said a total of nine suspected cases were reported over the last five days in the Kagera region, including eight deaths. But in a statement, Tanzania's Health ...
AllAfrica.com7d
Tanzania: Who Alerts On Suspected Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania, Classifies Regional Risk High
TheWorld Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed a suspected outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Tanzania, with the epicentre in the Kagera region. The outbreak, which has claimed eight ...
The Daily Telegraph7d
Eight dead in suspected Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania
The suspected outbreak in Tanzania’s northeastern Kagera region – where the country’s first known Marburg cases were diagnosed last March – has raised concerns because the geographical ...
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Tanzania rises to new heights of improvement in 2024
The second is a report on the results of the wildlife census launched by then Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Angellah Kairuki in Arusha on April 22 ... The sites include 37 rock art ...
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East Africa: Kenya On High Alert After 8 Marburg Virus-Related Deaths in Tanzania
Nairobi — Kenya is on high alert after the confirmation of 8 Marburg virus-related deaths in Kagera region of Tanzania. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), alerts have been issued ...