Tanzania faces a deadly Marburg virus outbreak claiming 8 lives in Kagera Learn about the virus containment efforts and Africa CDCs swift action to prevent its spread

The Foreign Office has issued a warning to UK tourists as they face mandatory checks at an airport in a popular holiday destination

UK tourists face mandatory checks when they head to Tanzania, the Foreign Office has said, as the spring and summer getaway approaches after winter.

Yesterday the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tanzania has 1 confirmed case of Marburg and 25 suspected cases all from the northwestern Kagera region. So far all 25 suspected case-patients have tested negative for the virus but remain under close surveillance.

Tanzania’s president says one sample from a remote northern part of the country has tested positive for Marburg disease.

Reports from Kyerwa District said that in recent months there has been an increase of mineral smuggling cases to a neighbouring country

Dr. Tedros highlighted the collaborative effort, stating, “WHO is committed to supporting Tanzania in bringing this outbreak under control while working toward a healthier and safer future for all.”

A case of the bleeding virus Marburg has been confirmed in Tanzania, a week after authorities denied there was an outbreak. The deadly illness similar to Ebola is highly infectious, and can kill up to 88% of people without treatment.

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

“We believe that, as Tanzania successfully controlled the outbreak two years ago, the country will manage to control this disease as well. WHO is providing $3 million to support control efforts and strengthen disease monitoring systems,” Dr Tedros said.

Tanzania has implemented new health measures following an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the Kagera region, where nine suspected cases have been reported, including eight deaths. The Government issued a travel advisory on 21 January requiring mandatory temperature checks at all entry points into the country,