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.

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’s president says one sample from a remote northern part of the country has tested positive for Marburg disease.

Tanzania and the World Health Organisation confirmed on Monday the outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region

President Samia Suluhu Hassan spoke in Dodoma, the capital ... of Marburg that had killed eight people in Tanzania’s Kagera region. Tanzanian health officials disputed the report hours later ...

This follows reports from the World Health Organisation (WHO) indicating that eight people have died in a suspected outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Kagera Region. The government trusts that once additional information and updates are available ...

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (L) speaks during a joint news conference with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan in the Tanzanian capital of Dodoma, Jan 20, 2025.

Tanzania is grappling with another outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus, which has claimed at least eight lives in the north-western Kagera region. The confirmation came after a laboratory in ...

Namely the Kagera region has seen 10 active cases reported as Marburg, only two have been confirmed though. Tragically, nine deaths have already been recorded as part of the outbreak putting the ...

THE government has issued a travel advisory following the outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Kagera Region, urging both residents and travellers to stay vigilant and adhere to precautionary health measures. Dr Seif Shekalaghe, the Health permanent ...

THINGS look good in the sporting arena as year 2025 starts, now that there is plenty on the sports calendar, and right away. Discussion about Mapinduzi Cup becoming a regional event rather than grouping a selection of premier league sides and one or two ...

Concerns about the virus were heightened following a WHO report last week which cited eight deaths linked to a suspected MVD outbreak in Kagera Region. The report, intended for member states and International Health Regulations (IHR) authorities ...