Tanzania has confirmed a new case of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region, following 25 negative tests.

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

Yesterday the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tanzania has 1 confirmed case of Marburg and 25 suspected cases all from ...

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

Nine cases of the deadly disease have been reported in the Kagera region of Tanzania so far. But officials expect that number to rise.

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Dr. Tedros highlighted the collaborative effort, stating, “WHO is committed to supporting Tanzania in bringing this outbreak ...

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

The Tanzanian government has denied reports by the World Health Organsation (WHO) of a suspected new outbreak of the deadly ...

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

The WHO reported nine suspected cases of Marburg virus, resulting in eight deaths across two districts in Tanzania. It ...