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.
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 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.”
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.
Tanzania President Samia Suhulu Hassan confirms Marburg virus outbreak
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.
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.
Al Bawaba News5d
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 ...
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 ...
BBC6d
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...