Suspected Marburg outbreak kills 8 in Tanzania

New suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania kills eight - WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of a suspected new outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus in north-west Tanzania, saying that at least eight people have already been killed by the disease.
WHO says suspected outbreak of Marburg disease kills 8 in a remote part of Tanzania
The World Health Organization says an outbreak of suspected Marburg disease has killed eight people in a remote part of northern Tanzania
WHO: 8 dead in suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania
A suspected Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania has been linked to nine cases and eight deaths, according to WHO.
Suspected Marburg virus outbreak reported in Tanzania
In March 2023, Tanzania reported its first Marburg virus outbreak, which also occurred in Kagera region. The outbreak was declared over in June 2023, with nine infections reported, six of them fatal. The WHO said zoonotic reservoirs of the virus, such as fruit bats, remain in the area.
Suspected outbreak of Marburg reported in transit hub in Tanzania
There’s a suspected outbreak of the deadly Marburg disease in a high transit area of Tanzania, raising the risk of regional spread.
Suspected outbreak of Marburg virus kills eight in Tanzania, WHO says
A suspected outbreak of the Marburg virus in northwest Tanzania has infected nine people, killing eight of them, the World Health Organization has said, weeks after an outbreak of the disease was declared over in neighbouring Rwanda.
Outbreak Kills 8, Suspected Marburg Virus Has Terrifying 88% Fatality Rate
WHO reported Wednesday that a suspected outbreak of Marburg disease has claimed eight lives in a remote region of northern Tanzania.
The Citizen11h
Hope and Anxiety: Inside Tanzania’s teacher recruitment rush
Tanzania are currently competing for 14,648 teaching vacancies in government schools, following years of missed recruitment ...
Tanzania rights activist latest abduction victim in Kenya
A renowned Tanzanian rights activist was kidnapped on the streets of the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Sunday, only to be ...
What Is Marburg Virus? Eight Killed In Suspected Outbreak In Tanzania
Nine cases of the deadly disease have been reported in the Kagera region of Tanzania so far. But officials expect that number ...
The Citizen14h
US Envoy Michael Battle reflects on memorable tenure in Tanzania
In a farewell message posted on the US Embassy's website on January 14, 2025, Ambassador Battle highlighted the memorable ...
Hosted on MSN20h
WHO says at least 8 dead in suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania
Marburg virus can spread between people through direct contact or via blood and other bodily fluids of infected people.
60 Second Docs on MSN3h
Hero Rats, Saving Lives in Tanzania's Minefields
Discover how Pendo trains rats to detect landmines, transforming lives across Africa.
The Citizen18h
Nuclear technology and agriculture: How Tanzania nearly doubled rice yields
Tanzania is harnessing the power of nuclear technology to address food security challenges and modernise its agricultural ...