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The Kenya National Public Health Institute (NPHI) highlighted that the virus, which causes severe hemorrhagic fever, could spread quickly due to Kenya...
According to the Africa CDC, nine cases had been reported by November 14, with clinical samples tested by official government laboratories confirming...
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the Ethiopian government's efforts, noting that the "rapid and transparent response" by the...
Eight people, including health workers, have reportedly fallen ill.
Thanks to lessons learned from the 2023 Marburg outbreak, Tanzania’s public health system was better equipped to handle this crisis.
Uganda this week confirmed an outbreak of the Ebola virus in the capital Kampala with the first confirmed patient dying from it.
Symptoms include severe cramping, bleeding after 5-6 days, and, in untreated cases, death within 9-10 days.
Last week Tanzania's health minister denied there was an outbreak in the African country saying no one had tested positive for the viral infection.
The outbreak of MVD in Kagera poses a significant health concern not only for Tanzania but also for neighbouring countries, including Kenya.
The successful containment of the virus highlights Rwanda’s commitment to building resilient health systems and preparing for future public health eme...
Rwanda's Ministry of Health has implemented an enhanced surveillance plan to ensure the detection of any remaining chains of transmission.
The taskforce's proactive initiatives reflect a commitment to strengthening disease prevention, preparedness, and response frameworks.
Rwanda has conducted nearly 3,000 tests for Marburg, identifying 58 confirmed cases, marking one of the largest outbreaks recorded.
Though no cases have been reported in Kenya yet, the country is on high alert due to its proximity and the significant movement of people and goods ac...
On Sunday, the government began administering vaccine doses to contain the disease.
The country has already received shipments of the vaccines, including from the Sabin Vaccine Institute.
The Ministry of Health has intensified surveillance activities to ensure a proactive approach to curbing the virus in the event of any reports.
The Health CS clarified that no cases of Marburg virus disease have been detected in the country.
