Tanzania faces a deadly Marburg virus outbreak claiming 8 lives in Kagera Learn about the virus containment efforts and Africa CDCs swift action to prevent its spread

Staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been told to halt all communication with the World Health Organization.

Tanzania is grappling with a new outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease which has already claimed at least eight lives in the north-western Kagera region.

The 2 positive cases are among 31 samples tested, and officials are considering use of antivirals and experimental vaccine.

The Africa CDC emphasised its collaboration with the Tanzanian authorities to ensure coordinated efforts and high-level political commitment to the response.

Tanzania's president has announced an outbreak of Marburg virus ... Now is the time for collaboration." On Thursday, Africa CDC, the African Union's public health agency, said more than 300 contacts had been identified for further testing.

Tanzania confirms a Marburg virus outbreak after initial denials prompting urgent response from the Africa CDC Learn about the symptoms spread and efforts to contain it

In response to this urgent threat, the Africa CDC is mobilizing strong support to help Tanzania contain the outbreak. A team of twelve public health experts will be deployed as part of an advance mission in the next 24 hours. The multidisciplinary team ...

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on January 20 announced that it is mobilizing strong support to help Tanzania contain the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak after the country confirmed one case and identified 25 suspected cases in the northwestern region of Kagera.

The directive to the CDC to halt communications with the World Health Organization was imposed to comply with President Trump's executive order.

A number of other health agencies are also operating without acting heads, including the FDA and the National Institutes of Health.

Trump's actions could allow harmful viruses like the Marburg virus, which is similar to Ebola, warned former White House Director.