Tanzania, Marburg virus

Marburg virus Outbreak in Tanzania: WHO airlifts medical supplies
Amid the Marburg virus disease outbreak in Tanzania's northwestern region, the World Health Organization (WHO) airlifted 1.4 tonnes of medical supplies and commodities on Saturday.
Amid reports of Marburg virus cases in Tanzania, doctor says risk to tourists is 'virtually zero'
In a statement, Dr. Richard Dawood, an adviser to the African Travel & Tourism Association, said, "For the vast majority of tourist activities, the risk is virtually zero."
Tanzania confirms second Marburg virus case
The 2 positive cases are among 31 samples tested, and officials are considering use of antivirals and experimental vaccine.
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.”
Suspected outbreak of Marburg virus kills eight in Tanzania, WHO says
A suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus in northwest Tanzania has infected nine people, killing eight of them, the World Health Organization has said, weeks after an outbreak of the disease was declared over in neighbouring Rwanda.
Tanzania confirms Marburg outbreak in Kagera region
Yesterday the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tanzania has 1 confirmed case of Marburg and 25 suspected cases all from the northwestern Kagera region. So far all 25 suspected case-patients have tested negative for the virus but remain under close surveillance.
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
Death Toll From Tanzania Marburg Outbreak Rises To Nine
An outbreak of the Marburg virus has killed nine people in Tanzania, Africa's health agency said Thursday, up from eight suspected deaths reported by the World Health Organization last week.
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 successfully controls Marburg Virus outbreak
Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has confirmed that a single case of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) has been detected in Biharamulo District, Kagera Region.She assured the public that the country has successfully controlled the spread of the disease.
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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 Learn about the virus containment efforts and ...
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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Britons in Tanzania issued travel warning as deadly virus prompts fresh entry requirements
Tanzania has implemented new health measures following an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the Kagera region, where nine ...
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WHO airlifts medical supplies to Tanzania amid MVD outbreak
DAR ES SALAAM -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday airlifted 1.4 tonnes of medical commodities and supplies to ...
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Four mourners dead, 20 injured in Tanzania bus-lorry crash while transporting body
Bagamoyo. Four people have been confirmed dead and 20 others injured following a tragic road accident involving a lorry and a coaster bus at Msolwa Chalinze, Bagamoyo District, in the Coast Region on ...
Foreign Office warns of 'mandatory' checks for Brits over virus with 50/50 death rate
Tanzania has implemented new health measures following an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the Kagera region.
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Tanzania rises to new heights of improvement in 2024
The sites include 37 rock art sites in Kagera Region, two in Mwanza Region, and seven in Musoma (Mara Region). “The discovery of rock art, across international borders linking three countries ...
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High production costs lead to tin minerals smuggling
Reports from Kyerwa District said that in recent months there has been an increase of mineral smuggling cases to a neighbouring country ...