Tanzania's president said a sample tested positive for the Marburg virus, which has a fatality rate of up to 88 percent if untreated.

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a suspected outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in the Kagera region of northwestern Tanzania, with nine people reportedly infected, of whom eight have died.

21 (UPI) --Tanzanian President Samia Sululu Hassan confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus after its health ... Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in the capital of Dodoma on Monday.

President Samia Suluhu spoke in Dar es Salaam, the commercial capital, alongside World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ... Like Ebola, the Marburg virus originates in fruit ...

Officials previously questioned whether the deadly disease was indeed present in the African country, which had seen 8 suspected Marburg deaths.

Tanzania has confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in its northwest region. President Hassan and WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus addressed the situation, highlighting response efforts and funds allocated to contain the virus.

Dr. Tedros highlighted the collaborative effort, stating, “WHO is committed to supporting Tanzania in bringing this outbreak under control while working toward a healthier and safer future for all.”

President Samia Suluhu Hassan spoke in Dodoma, the capital, alongside World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ... Like Ebola, the Marburg virus originates in fruit ...

Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced that health officials have identified a positive case of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Biharamuro District, located in the northern Kagera Region close to Uganda.

President Samia Suluhu spoke in Dar es Salaam, the commercial capital, alongside World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ... Like Ebola, the Marburg virus originates in fruit ...

Tanzania’s president says one sample from a remote northern part of the country has tested positive for Marburg disease

Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, expressed confidence in the country's ability to manage the outbreak, citing previous successes. The Marburg virus is a highly virulent pathogen ...