Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak Claims 8 Lives In Tanzania; Africa CDC Deploys Experts To Contain Spread
Tanzania is grappling with a new outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease which has already claimed at least eight lives in the north-western Kagera region.
Africa CDC launches immediate response to Tanzania amid Marburg virus outbreak
The Africa CDC emphasised its collaboration with the Tanzanian authorities to ensure coordinated efforts and high-level political commitment to the response.
Tanzanian president, WHO confirm Marburg outbreak
Tanzanian President Samia Sululu Hassan confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus after its health ministry had previously denied the spread.
Africa CDC Mobilizes Immediate Response for Tanzania's Marburg Outbreak
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on January 20 announced that it is mobilizing strong support to help Tanzania contain the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak after the country confirmed one case and identified 25 suspected cases in the northwestern region of Kagera.
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.
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.
Tanzania Confirms Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region after one person tested positive for the virus following investigations and laboratory analysis of suspected cases of the disease.
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.
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Tanzania Battles Deadly Marburg Virus As 8 Lives Are Claimed; Africa CDC Takes Action
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Uganda Receives 10,000 Doses of Mpox Vaccines
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Uganda receives mpox vaccines from EU
The European Commission has delivered 10,000 doses of the MVA-BN® vaccine to Uganda to support the country’s response to the ...
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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 ...
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Innovative strategies for Africa’s NTD burden take centre stage at global conference in Kigali
Global and regional experts gathered at the Kigali Convention Centre for the International Conference on Neglected Tropical Disease Research in Africa (InCORNTD) to address the increasing burden of ...