One "confirmed case of Marburg virus marks the second outbreak" in Tanzania since 2023, the president told a press briefing broadcast from the capital Dodoma.

Infected people can further transmit the virus to others via their body fluids, such as blood, urine, saliva, feces, or semen. About 50% of the people who get Marburg virus disease die.

Last week, the World Health Organization said that a suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania had killed eight people, assessing the risk at the national level as “high”.

Don't miss out on the headlines from World. Followed categories will be added to My News. One “confirmed case of Marburg virus marks the second outbreak” in Tanzania since 2023, the president ...

One “confirmed case of Marburg virus marks the second outbreak” in Tanzania since 2023, the president told a press briefing broadcast from the capital Dodoma on Monday.

According to a statement by the World Health Organization (WHO), the outbreak of Marburg virus disease is reported in the northwestern Kagera region after one case tested positive for the virus ...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a warning for the Marburg virus, a kin to the Ebola virus, along with Mpox and Oropouche fever, that it is spreading in 17 countries.

Health Deadly outbreak of Marburg, or ‘bleeding eye virus,’ leads to travel advisory Get the latest update on the Ebola-like virus, which has infected dozens and killed 15 in Rwanda ...

Health officials in Rwanda declared a Marburg virus outbreak in late September. As of late October, there have been 66 confirmed cases and 15 deaths, with nearly 80% of the cases reported among ...

Marburg Virus Outbreak In Rwanda: "Marburg virus in Rwanda is over," Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana said during a press briefing of the Africa Union's health watchdog, Africa CDC.

Taking cognizance of the deteriorating situation, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a global alert regarding the Marburg virus outbreak. Speaking to the media, officials said, "About ...

Marburg virus disease, or MVD, is a serious, often fatal disease. The virus causes a severe viral hemorrhagic fever, according to the World Health Organization.