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Kenya enhances surveillance at border points in response to Marburg outbreak in Tanzania

Kenya // Tanzania // Uganda // 23 March, 2023

The Kenyan Ministry of Health has activated enhanced surveillance for Marburg virus at all border points between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda following the outbreak in Tanzania. The announcement also calls for health officials and the public to be on high alert.

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Kenya enhances surveillance at border points in response to Marburg outbreak in Tanzania

Kenya // Tanzania // Uganda // 23 March, 2023

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