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,
Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease
In March 2023, Tanzania experienced its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease, a rare and deadly hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola. That outbreak also occurred in the Kagera region, which borders Uganda and Rwanda.
Tanzania Confirms Marburg Virus Outbreak in Kagera Region
Tanzania and the World Health Organisation confirmed on Monday the outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern 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, a highly infectious virus which can be fatal in more than 88% of cases without treatment.
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According to a statement by the World Health Organization (WHO), the outbreak of Marburg virus disease is reported in the northwestern Kagera region after one case tested positive for the virus following investigations and laboratory analysis of suspected cases of the disease.
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 second Marburg outbreak after WHO chief visit
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirms single case of Marburg following high-level meeting with WHO.
Marburg Virus Outbreak Confirmed in Tanzania: A Public Health Alert
Tanzania's president announced a confirmed Marburg virus case in the northern region, a disease fatal in up to 88% of cases without treatment. WHO initially reported a suspected outbreak, which Tanzanian officials disputed.
Suspected Marburg virus outbreak reported in Tanzania
In March 2023, Tanzania reported its first Marburg virus outbreak, which also occurred in Kagera region. The outbreak was declared over in June 2023, with nine infections reported, six of them fatal. The WHO said zoonotic reservoirs of the virus, such as fruit bats, remain in the area.
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.
Infectious Marburg disease — with 88% fatality rate — is discovered in remote corner of Tanzania
Tanzania’s president said Monday that one sample from a remote part of northern Tanzania tested positive for Marburg disease, a highly infectious virus which can be fatal in up to 88% of cases without treatment.
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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 ...
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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday confirmed the country second outbreak of Marburg virus disease MVD in two years ...
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Tanzania deploys health experts to investigate suspected Marburg outbreak
Tanzania’s Ministry of Health has deployed a team of experts to the Kagera region to collect specimens and conduct laboratory ...