The Marburg virus, a close relative of Ebola, is a deadly disease that causes haemorrhaging and has a high mortality rate.

The 2 positive cases are among 31 samples tested, and officials are considering use of antivirals and experimental vaccine.

Tanzania is grappling with a new outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease which has already claimed at least eight lives ...

Tanzania faces a deadly Marburg virus outbreak claiming 8 lives in Kagera Learn about the virus containment efforts and ...

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." ...

This site uses cookies to enhance your user experience. By continuing to use this site you are agreeing to our COOKIE POLICY.

The government, through the Ministry of Health, has outlined measures to curb the spread of the Marburg virus after the cases ...

Tanzania's president has announced an outbreak of Marburg virus, an Ebola-like virus, just a week after her health minister ...

Officials previously questioned whether the deadly disease was indeed present in the African country, which had seen 8 suspected Marburg deaths.

A case of the bleeding virus Marburg has been confirmed in Tanzania, a week after authorities denied there was an outbreak.

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirmed on Monday that there was a new outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the ...

“We believe that, as Tanzania successfully controlled the outbreak two years ago, the country will manage to control this ...