Marburg virus in Tanzania: examining emergence, consequences, and mitigation approaches


Submitted: 4 April 2023
Accepted: 14 February 2024
Published: 23 February 2024
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The first-ever Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in Tanzania serves as a stark warning of the vulnerability of the entire world to newly emerging infectious diseases. This article looks at the causes of Tanzania’s susceptibility to MVD, containment efforts, and strategies to stop further outbreaks. The analysis emphasizes the significance of addressing socio-economic variables, environmental issues, and community participation in addition to healthcare infrastructure and surveillance systems for long-term health security. It highlights the requirement for a concerted effort on the part of governments, international organizations, and local communities, as well as ongoing financial support for public health infrastructure. The opinion also urges regional collaboration and coordination, as well as the adoption of a learning attitude to incorporate lessons from this and other outbreaks for enhancing and perfecting public health policies. We can contribute to global efforts to prevent and limit future infectious disease outbreaks and protect the health of communities around the world by adopting a thorough, proactive, and evidence-based strategy.

 


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Innocent H. P. Uggh, Tanzania Better Health

 

 

Aminu Shehu , Department of Microbiology, Bayero University Kano

 

 

 

Ernest Winchislaus, Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza

 

 

Gulumbe, B. H., Uggh, I. H. P., Shehu , A., & Winchislaus, E. (2024). Marburg virus in Tanzania: examining emergence, consequences, and mitigation approaches. Healthcare in Low-Resource Settings. https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2024.11355

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