Professor Tumaini Nagu, Tanzania's Chief Medical Officer, has highlighted several key actions the government is taking in response to the Marburg virus outbreak. She emphasized that Tanzania is ramping up preparedness, especially in high-risk regions like Kagera, Rukwa, Mwanza, and Katavi. The measures include distributing over 1,000 protective gear kits to healthcare workers and conducting training to ensure staff follow strict infection prevention protocols.
Prof. Nagu reiterated the importance of protecting healthcare personnel and urged the public to report symptoms like fever, vomiting, and bleeding to avoid the spread of the virus. She also stressed the need to avoid contact with infected individuals and dead animals. Border controls have been enhanced, and public awareness campaigns are underway to educate people on prevention measures, similar to those used during the COVID-19 pandemic (The Citizen newspaper).
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