On March 13th 2025, the Government of Tanzania officially declared the end of the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Kagera Region. This milestone marks the culmination of tireless efforts by national health authorities, frontline responders, and international partners, leading to the swift containment of the outbreak within 54 days.
Africa CDC Director General Dr. Jean Kaseya during a media briefing on 13th March 2025, stated it is indeed great news and remarked how proud they are to have played a key role in supporting Tanzania’s response, alongside the Ministry of health, World Health Organization, UNICEF, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies – IFRC and other key stakeholders. Through strong collaboration in coordination, laboratory system strengthening, risk communication, community engagement, surveillance, and infection prevention and control (IPC), we successfully contained the virus and safeguarded communities.
Africa CDC also commended the resilience of the Tanzanian people and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Africa’s health security.
Written by Eunice Chege
