Expert Opinion | CDC cuts will negatively impact public health
The layoffs of thousands of workers strike deeply at the agency's ability to respond to the current flu, norovirus, and ...
WHO welcomes end of Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania
The World Health Organisation (WHO) welcomed a declaration by Tanzania on the end of the deadly Marburg virus outbreak, ...
CDC says it is monitoring mysterious deadly disease in Congo
The CDC is closely monitoring an "unknown disease” that has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the agency ...
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CDC layoffs strike deeply at its ability to respond to current flu, norovirus and measles outbreaks
In 2024, the CDC worked with the WHO to respond to a Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda that lasted for several months. On average, about half of people infected with Marburg virus do not survive ...
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Tanzania declares Marburg outbreak over, issues Mpox alert
Health Minister Jenista Mhagama declared Marburg after six weeks since the last case in ...
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Tanzania Strengthens Cross-Border Disease Control [press release]
Kagera, a critical border region in Tanzania, serves as a gateway connecting multiple countries, including Uganda, Burundi, and Rwanda. Its strategic position makes it highly vulnerable to emerging ...
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Traditional Healers Join Tanzania's Marburg Response [press release]
In rural Tanzania, traditional healers are often the first point of care for people experiencing illness. From treating fevers and infections to addressing perceived spiritual afflictions, healers ...