Kenya Moves to Curb Marburg Virus

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 confirms second Marburg virus case
The two positive cases are among 31 samples tested, and officials are considering use of antivirals and experimental vaccine.
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.
Tanzania successfully controls Marburg Virus outbreak
“We believe that, as Tanzania successfully controlled the outbreak two years ago, the country will manage to control this disease as well. WHO is providing $3 million to support control efforts and strengthen disease monitoring systems,” Dr Tedros said.
Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak after initial denial
Tanzania's president has announced an outbreak of Marburg virus, an Ebola-like virus, just a week after her health minister denied that there were any cases in the country. President Samia Suluhu Hassan said at a press conference on Monday that health authorities had confirmed one case of Marburg in the north-western region of Kagera.
Tanzania declares Marburg virus disease outbreak
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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.
What is Marburg virus? The deadly disease behind outbreak in Tanzania
The disease is a close cousin of Ebola, causing similar symptoms and spreading in the same way. It can cause death in up to 88% of infected people.
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.
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.
Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease
Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region after one case tested positive for
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