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Marburg virus disease in Tanzania
The World Health Organization has reported a confirmed Marburg virus disease outbreak in Tanzania
Marburg virus disease in Rwanda
On 20 December 2024, the Rwanda Ministry of Health declared the outbreak of Marburg virus disease over
Zoonoses (diseases from animals) in travellers
A zoonotic disease is one that spreads between animals and humans and has the potential to be an increasing problem for travellers
Factsheets
Viral haemorrhagic fever
Viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs), with the exception of dengue, are very rare in UK travellers. They can cause a range of symptoms from relatively mild illness, to severe, life-threatening disease
Topics
Marburg virus disease
Marburg virus is an animal-borne (zoonotic) virus that can cause a severe and often fatal haemorrhagic fever called Marburg virus disease (MVD)
Outbreaks
Marburg virus disease in Tanzania
On 20 January 2025, Tanzania confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the Biharamulo and Muleba districts of Kagera. A single case has been laboratory confirmed with a further 25 suspected cases testing negative. The World Health Organization are supporting outbreak measures in the region. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Marburg virus disease.
Marburg virus disease in Rwanda
As of 29 September 2024, a total of 26 Marburg virus disease cases and eight deaths have been confirmed.
