On 21st March 2023, The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania (URT) declared the
outbreak of Marburg Viral Disease (MVD) which has affected two wards of Bukoba District
Council, Kagera region located in the North-Western part of the country. Following the outbreak,
the Government of the URT has decided to implement and enhance public health measures to
contain the epidemic and further prevent local and international spread in line with the
International Health Regulation of 2005. Thus, the Government has prepared the Travel
Advisory No. 13 of 22nd March 2023 with immediate effect to implement effective measures
related to international travel