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Kenya has stepped up its preparedness for Marburg virus disease (MVD) following the recent outbreak in the neighbouring Tanzania, which has reportedly claimed eight lives as of January 16.

The disease is a close cousin of Ebola, causing similar symptoms and spreading in the same way. It can cause death in up to ...

Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region after one case tested positive ...

“We believe that, as Tanzania successfully controlled the outbreak two years ago, the country will manage to control this ...

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has confirmed a new outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the East African country.

ARUSHA, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzania’s president said Monday that one sample from a remote part of northern Tanzania tested ...

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

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan confirmed on Monday that there was a new outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the ...

Tanzania's president said a sample tested positive for the Marburg virus, which has a fatality rate of up to 88 percent if untreated.

The disease, which is similar to Ebola, can spread between humans through bodily fluids and lead to hemorrhaging and death.