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.
Virus - Tanzania Confirms Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak, WHO Issues Warning | N18G
The Marburg virus, a close relative of Ebola, is a deadly disease that causes haemorrhaging and has a high mortality rate. This virus has recently resurfaced in Tanzania, infecting nine people and claiming the lives of eight.
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.
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 declares Marburg virus disease outbreak
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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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Who is protecting Americans from Marburg right now?
The WHO and the CDC coordinated well when faced with viral outbreaks. This is no time to demolish a well-oiled machine.
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 ...
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What Is Marburg Virus? Symptoms of Deadly Bleeding Eye Virus You Should Know
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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 ...
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 ...
Video of Uganda’s health minister on Marburg outbreak in 2017, not 2024
Ugandan officials said the country was on high alert to prevent the spread of Marburg virus disease (MVD) following an ...
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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." ...