The Travel Medical Expert warned the excess reaction after the Tanzanian government confirmed the occurrence of a very deadly Marburg virus in the northwestern part of Kagero.
In the statement of the African Travel and Tourism Association’s website, Dr. Richard Dawood, an organization’s advisor, said, “The risk is virtually 0 in most tourism activities. Marburg is not more easily transmitted than many viruses.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Marburg causes a similar bleeding fever with Ebola, which is accompanied by symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, discomfort and potential bleeding. It can be spread through direct contact with an infected person or through human transmission through surface and materials contaminated with these fluids (eg bedding, clothing).
WHO says there are no licensed treatments or vaccines, but support therapy can improve survival.
As of January 23, there were two Marburgs and 29 suspected patients. With the support of the WHO, the state is rapidly expanding its containment efforts, including disease monitoring, testing, treatment and public awareness campaigns.
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Dowe emphasized the “delicate balance” to inform the danger, saying that overly enthusiastic travel restrictions can be harmed by the economy and society, according to the WHO guidelines.
Instead, Dawood advises tourist companies to reassure travelers and implement appropriate health prevention measures and safety protocols in areas that are not affected by the same time.
“If you take health before the open, honest and encouraging trip, the information you get information can continue your evidence -based practices,” he said.
Tanzania, meanwhile, mentioned the ability to control the development of previous Marburgs in Kagero in 2023. At that time, there were nine cases and six people died.
The Kagera region in Tanzania has a relatively small number of tourists compared to other regions.
