Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne ...
A mysterious illness in Congo, Africa killed over 50 people within 48 hours as health officials race to find the cause.
THE East African Community (EAC) has expressed its unwavering solidarity with Tanzania and other key stakeholders following the confirmation of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in Kagera Region.
WHO, the World Health Organization, has confirmed the existence of a new outbreak of the Marburg virus, a disease that has ...
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The Tanzanian government is taking decisive action to combat the resurgence of Marburg virus disease (MVD), implementing quarantine measures and source tracing to curb the spread of the disease ...
Rwanda swiftly brought its recent outbreak of Marburg to a close at the end of December. The government’s response — which took less than three months — was seen as a blueprint on how to ...
The detection indicates that distinct forms of the virus known as Type A H5N1 have spilled over from wild birds into cattle at least twice. Experts said it raises new questions about wider spread ...
What do health professionals need to know about Marburg virus disease? Health professionals in Canada are advised to be vigilant for the recognition, reporting and prompt investigation of patients ...
How can Marburg virus disease infections be prevented? There is no vaccine or treatment for Marburg virus disease. If you are or have been in a region where a Marburg virus disease outbreak has ...
A fatal virus has reportedly been discovered in shrews in Alabama, sparking concerns about potential contagion to humans. The Camp Hill virus — thought to be the first "henipavirus" in North ...