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A member of the ring vaccination team vaccinates a man in Bosolo village.

WHO convenes global experts in Brazzaville to strengthen clinical care for filovirus diseases

Brazzaville – As outbreaks of Filovirus Disease (FVD)…
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Ethiopia declares end of first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak

Ethiopia declares end of first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak

Addis Ababa—The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared the…
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Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Ethiopia confirms first outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Addis Ababa—Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak…
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Dr Joseph Okwororo - Rapid responder

Dr Joseph Okwororo, rapid responder

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WHO ramps up support for Tanzania’s Marburg outbreak response

WHO ramps up support for Tanzania’s Marburg outbreak response

Biharamulo, Tanzania – A team of public health emergency experts from…
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Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Dodoma – Tanzania today confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus…
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WHO support for Tanzania’s response to suspected Marburg virus disease outbreak

WHO support for Tanzania’s response to suspected Marburg virus disease outbreak

Brazzaville – Following reports of suspected cases of viral…
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Marburg outbreak in Rwanda declared over

Marburg outbreak in Rwanda declared over

Kigali, Rwanda – The outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease was…
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WHO, partners tip over 200 Journalists in Uganda on Mpox and Marburg

WHO, partners tip over 200 Journalists in Uganda on Mpox and Marburg

Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MOH), World Health Organization (WHO),…
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Rwanda begins countdown to declare Marburg outbreak over

Rwanda begins countdown to declare Marburg outbreak over

Kigali – Rwanda has discharged the last Marburg virus disease patient…
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