ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2023
A reflection on the Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania: the importance of preparedness and prevention in public health - a correspondence.
Article in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.
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- Infectious Disease Response in Tanzania: Enhanced Strategies From the 2023 to 2025 Marburg Outbreaks.Public health challenges · 2026Review
- Thirteen-Year Sequelae of Marburg Virus Disease Survival: Persistent Cardiometabolic, Immunometabolic, and Haematological Alterations in the Absence of Psychological Morbidity.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Marburg Virus Disease: A Narrative Review.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Climate change and contagion: the emerging threat of zoonotic diseases in Africa.Infection ecology & epidemiology · 2025Article
- Infection prevention and control of highly infectious pathogens in resource-limited countries: an experience from Marburg viral disease outbreak in Kagera Region - Tanzania.BMC infectious diseases · 2024Article
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Abstract
The recent Marburg virus outbreak in Tanzania has raised concerns about the need for effective public health measures to control the spread of infectious diseases. This correspondence reflects the outbreak, with a focus on the importance of preparedness and prevention in public health. The situation in Tanzania is discussed, including the number of reported cases and deaths, the transmission of the virus, and the effectiveness of screening and isolation centers in affected areas. Preparedness and prevention strategies in public health are examined, including the need for improved education and awareness campaigns, the importance of increasing resources for healthcare and disease control, and the role of timely response in preventing further spread. The global response to infectious disease outbreaks is also discussed, highlighting the significance of international cooperation in safeguarding public health. The outbreak of the Marburg virus in Tanzania serves as a reminder of the critical importance of preparedness and prevention in public health. Collaborative efforts are essential to control the spread of infectious diseases, and the global community must continue to work together to identify and respond to outbreaks.
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