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.
Suspected Marburg virus disease in Tanzania
On 13 January 2025, an outbreak of suspected Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) was reported in the Kagera region of Tanzania. As of 11 January 2025, nine suspected cases including eight deaths were reported across two districts, Biharamulo and Muleba. Laboratory results are pending. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Marburg virus disease.
