Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease – Africa.com

Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the Kagera region after one case tested positive, with 25 suspected cases testing negative and currently under close follow-up. The government, with WHO support, is implementing key outbreak control measures, aiming to prevent further spread of the highly virulent disease that causes haemorrhagic fever and has no licensed treatment or vaccine available. Previous outbreaks have been reported in African countries, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to address the health threat posed by the virus.

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