Marburg Virus Confirmed In Tanzania

Tanzania Confirms New Outbreak Of Marburg Virus
One "confirmed case of Marburg virus marks the second outbreak" in Tanzania since 2023, the president told a press briefing broadcast from the capital Dodoma.
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.
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.
Deadly Marburg virus found in Tanzania – why is it so fatal?
A case of the bleeding virus Marburg has been confirmed in Tanzania, a week after authorities denied there was an outbreak. The deadly illness similar to Ebola is highly infectious, and can kill up to 88% of people without treatment.
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.
What is Marburg virus? The deadly disease behind outbreak in Tanzania
The disease is a close cousin of Ebola, causing similar symptoms and spreading in the same way. It can cause death in up to 88% of infected people.
Tanzania successfully controls Marburg Virus outbreak
“We believe that, as Tanzania successfully controlled the outbreak two years ago, the country will manage to control this disease as well. WHO is providing $3 million to support control efforts and strengthen disease monitoring systems,” Dr Tedros said.
Outbreak Kills 8, Suspected Marburg Virus Has Terrifying 88% Fatality Rate
WHO reported Wednesday that a suspected outbreak of Marburg disease has claimed eight lives in a remote region of northern Tanzania.
Tanzania declares Marburg Virus disease outbreak
The United Republic of Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in the Kagera region, located in the northwest of the country.
Tanzania declares outbreak of Marburg virus after one confirmed case
Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease after one person tested positive in the Kagera region of the country.
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.
Marburg Bat Virus With 88% Fatality Rate Has Spread to Another Country
Tanzania's president said a sample tested positive for the Marburg virus, which has a fatality rate of up to 88 percent if untreated.
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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Samia, WHO head express readiness to fight Marburg, other health threats
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has informed the World Health Organisation (WHO) of Tanzania’s determination to confront global health challenges, including the ongoing threat of Marburg Virus Disease ...
Bleeding, organ failure: New outbreak of horror virus detected in African nation
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has confirmed a new outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the East African country.