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Friday, 14 February 2025
DISEASE OUTBREAK NEWS [https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2024-DON546]
Marburg Virus Disease – United Republic of Tanzania
[https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2025-DON554]
New Disease Outbreak News (DON) for Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in the United Republic of Tanzania has been published today, 14 February 2025.
Situation at a glance
Since the declaration of the MVD outbreak on 20 January 2025 in Tanzania, one additional confirmed death was reported by the Ministry of Health from the epicentre of the outbreak in Biharamulo district in Kagera region. As of 10 February 2025, a cumulative of two confirmed and eight probable cases were reported by the Ministry of Health. All 10 cases have died, including eight who died before the confirmation of the outbreak.
As of 10 February 2025, all 281 contacts that were listed and under monitoring have completed the 21-day follow-up. The Ministry of Health developed a national response plan to guide activities. Additionally, a national rapid response team was deployed to the affected region to enhance outbreak investigation and response, with technical and operational support from WHO and health partners.
The full text of the DON, including public health response, WHO risk assessment and WHO advice can be accessed here [https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2025-DON554].
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