Marburg virus kills 8 in Tanzania

Marburg Virus Confirmed In Tanzania After Series Of Deaths
Officials previously questioned whether the deadly disease was indeed present in the African country, which had seen 8 suspected Marburg deaths.
Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak after initial denial
Tanzania's president has announced an outbreak of Marburg virus, an Ebola-like virus, just a week after her health minister denied that there were any cases in the country. President Samia Suluhu Hassan said at a press conference on Monday that health authorities had confirmed one case of Marburg in the north-western region of Kagera.
Tanzania Reports Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
An outbreak of Marburg virus disease has been confirmed in Tanzania in the northwestern Kagera region following investigations and laboratory analysis of suspected cases. President Samia Suluhu Hassan said that one sample had tested positive for the Marburg virus in a remote area of northern Tanzania.
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.
Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday confirmed the country s second outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in two
Tanzania says no sign of Marburg outbreak in the country
Tanzania's government said no-one in the country had tested positive for the Marburg virus after the World Health Organization (WHO) said at least eight people in the northwest were believed to have died from it.
Tanzania denies new Marburg outbreak
Tanzania has pushed back against a report from the World Health Organization warning of a new Marburg virus outbreak in the country.
Marburg virus kills eight in Tanzania; WHO warns of potential spread
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a suspected outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in the Kagera region of northwestern Tanzania, with nine people reportedly infected, of whom eight have died.
Tanzania Denies Suspected Marburg Outbreak After WHO Alert
WHO reported eight suspected cases of the Marburg virus in Tanzania. However, health officials in the country have denied the presence of the virus.
A sample from a remote Tanzanian region tests positive for Marburg disease, confirming WHO fears
Tanzania’s president says one sample from a remote northern part of the country has tested positive for Marburg disease.
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