Tanzania Declares Marburg Outbreak: Africa CDC Mobilizes …
2 days ago · ADDIS ABABA, January 20, 2025 – Tanzania has declared a Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak after confirming one case and identifying 25 suspected cases in the Kagera Region of Northwestern Tanzania. The Marburg virus, a highly infectious and often fatal disease, is similar to Ebola and is transmitted to humans from fruit bats and monkeys. […]
Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda Situation Summary | Marburg | CDC
Jan 15, 2025 · Marburg is a rare but severe hemorrhagic fever, similar to Ebola virus disease, that can cause serious illness and death. Currently, there are no cases of Marburg reported in other African countries or the United States and the risk of infection with this virus in …
Marburg Virus Disease | Marburg | CDC - Centers for Disease …
Learn about Marburg virus disease, where it occurs, how it spreads, and how to protect yourself. A summary of all Marburg virus disease cases and outbreaks since 1967. List of printable fact sheets on Marburg virus disease. Infection prevention & control training for healthcare workers & facility managers in non-U.S. setti...
About Marburg | Marburg | CDC - Centers for Disease Control …
May 1, 2024 · Marburg virus is most commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa. Marburg virus disease is named for the German city where scientists became ill with the disease's first known cases in 1967, while handling monkeys imported from Africa.
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Rwanda – Africa CDC
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA, 1 October 2024 – The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Rwanda declared a Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak on 27 September 2024. As of 30 September, 27 confirmed cases and 9 deaths have been reported; most of the cases are health care workers.
Marburg Outbreak in Tanzania 2023 | Marburg | CDC
May 1, 2024 · Learn about the 2023 Marburg virus disease outbreak in Tanzania. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to search. An official website of the United States government ... On March 21, 2023, Tanzania government officials declared the country's first Marburg outbreak. CDC's Tanzania country office provided immediate support in surveillance ...
Equatorial Guinea declares the end of Marburg Virus Disease
Jun 8, 2023 · Today, Equatorial Guinea announced the end of the outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) which was confirmed on 13 February 2023 in the north-western part of the country in the province of Kie Ntem.
Marburg virus outbreak: CDC issues alert as 2 countries in Africa ...
Apr 6, 2023 · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned doctors Thursday to be aware of two growing outbreaks of Marburg virus disease in Africa, and will begin reaching out to some arriving...
Tanzania Declares Marburg Outbreak - Africa CDC Mobilizes …
1 day ago · Press Release - Tanzania has declared a Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak after confirming one case and identifying 25 suspected cases in the Kagera Region of Northwestern Tanzania. The Marburg ...
Africa CDC Mobilizes Immediate Response for Tanzania's Marburg …
21 hours ago · Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on January 20 announced that it is mobilizing strong support to help Tanzania contain the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak after ...