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Tanzania Battles Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak, Africa CDC Intensifies Efforts

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Tanzania Battles Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak, Africa CDC Intensifies Efforts

Tanzania is facing a Marburg virus outbreak with nine deaths reported. The Africa CDC has described the situation as grim, emphasizing the high fatality rate of the disease.

Tanzania's government has proposed a response plan, but further support is awaited. The outbreak highlights the need for swift international collaboration to prevent further loss of life, following a recent Marburg crisis in Rwanda that claimed 15 lives.

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