Tanzania has confirmed a new case of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region, following 25 negative ... lasted for nearly two months but was ultimately contained. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom ...

Yesterday the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tanzania has 1 confirmed case of Marburg and 25 suspected cases all from the northwestern Kagera region. So far all 25 suspected case-patients have tested negative for the virus but remain under close surveillance.

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

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.”

Speaking in Dodoma, the capital, alongside World Health Organization Director-General ... Marburg had claimed the lives of eight people in Tanzania's Kagera region. However, Tanzanian health officials disputed the claim shortly after, stating that initial ...

Following reports of suspected cases of viral haemorrhagic fever in Tanzania, World Health Organization (WHO) has enhanced its readiness to support the government as it takes measures to investigate and respond swiftly to the situation.

Tanzania faces a deadly Marburg virus outbreak claiming 8 lives in Kagera Learn about the virus containment efforts and Africa CDCs swift action to prevent its spread

President Samia Suluhu Hassan spoke in Dodoma, the capital, alongside World Health Organization ... eight people in Tanzania’s Kagera region. Tanzanian health officials disputed the report ...

DAR ES SALAAM -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday airlifted 1.4 tonnes of medical commodities and supplies to Tanzania to fight the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in the northwestern part of the country.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan spoke in Dodoma, the capital, alongside World Health Organization ... eight people in Tanzania’s Kagera region. Tanzanian health officials disputed the report ...

A Ugandan health official says a nurse in the capital, Kampala, has died of Ebola, in the first recorded fatality since the country's last outbreak ended in 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Niger for having met the criteria for onchocerciasis elimination, making it the fifth country globally and the first country in Africa to be acknowledged by WHO for interrupting transmission of the parasite Onchocerca volvulus.