CDC warns US public health officials of Marburg virus

Apr 09, 2023, at 12:42 am

Washington:  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert alarming health officials  about the rare Ebola-like Marburg virus which has been reported from two African nations.

UAE govt issues travel advisory against Marburg virus

Apr 05, 2023, at 10:27 pm

Abu Dhabi: UAE's  Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has urged the public to be aware of the virus causing Marburg hemorrhagic fever and to avoid travelling to Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea unless it’s necessary due to the recent spread of Marburg virus.

Marburg virus outbreaks highlight link between health and planet: Tedros

Mar 31, 2023, at 07:06 pm

New York: The head of the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the agency was working to help contain Marburg virus disease outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, advocating for more global action to implement a UN-led “One Health” approach.

Tanzania confirms first-ever outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease

Mar 22, 2023, at 11:23 pm

Dodoma: Tanzania has confirmed its first-ever cases of Marburg Virus Disease after laboratory tests were carried out following reports of cases and deaths in the country’s north-west Kagera region.

WHO supports Equatorial Guinea in combatting country’s first-ever deadly Marburg virus outbreak

Feb 15, 2023, at 08:54 pm

New York:  The World Health Organization (WHO) deployed experts to Equatorial Guinea this week following confirmation of the first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the country.

Ghana records two cases of Marburg virus infection

Jul 18, 2022, at 08:18 pm

Accra: Ghana has recorded two cases of deadly Marburg virus infection.

Uganda ends Marburg virus disease outbreak: WHO

Dec 10, 2017, at 12:12 am

Geneva, Dec 9 (IBNS): Uganda has successfully controlled an outbreak of Marburg virus disease and prevented its spread only weeks after it was first detected, the World Health Organization said on Friday.