Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak

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 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 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.
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
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.
Marburg virus: Tanzania confirms outbreak of ‘bleeding eye disease’; WHO, health officials on alert
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.
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.”
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.
Tanzania confirms new outbreak of Marburg virus
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirmed on Monday that there was a new outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the East African country.
Suspected Outbreak of Marburg Virus Kills Eight in Tanzania, WHO Says
NAIROBI (Reuters) - 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 outbreak of Marburg virus disease
Tanzania today confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region after one case tested positive for the virus following investigations and laboratory analysis of suspected cases of the disease.
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Tanzania Declares Marburg Outbreak - Africa CDC Mobilizes Immediate Response
Press Release - Tanzania has declared a Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak after confirming one case and identifying 25 suspected cases in the Kagera Region of Northwestern Tanzania. The Marburg ...
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Deadly Ebola-Like Eye-Bleeding Disease Claims 8 Lives in Tanzania; WHO Warns of Global Spread
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