DAR ES SALAAM -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday airlifted 1.4 tonnes of medical commodities and supplies to Tanzania to fight the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in the northwestern part of the country.

Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in its northwest region. President Hassan and WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus addressed the situation, highlighting response efforts and funds allocated to contain the virus.

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has declared an outbreak of Marburg virus, confirming a single case in the northwestern region of Kagera after a meeting with WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced that health officials have identified a positive case of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Biharamuro District, located in the northern Kagera Region close to Uganda.

Tanzanian President Samia Sululu Hassan confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus after its health ministry had previously denied the spread.

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan has declared an outbreak of Marburg virus, confirming a single case in the northwestern region of Kagera after a meeting with WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Dodoma, a town in the centre of the country. Last week Tanzania's health minister denied there was an outbreak in the African country saying no one ...

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

Tanzania president Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the positive test on Monday alongside WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. "Laboratory tests conducted at Kabaile Mobile Laboratory in Kagera and ...

Tanzania's President, Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the outbreak during a press briefing with WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.Credit: Rex Since the country officially announced ...

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I would be on the phone with WHO leadership to get the latest information on the outbreak, including from Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who traveled to Tanzania last week to help ...