The announcement was made by Tanzanian health authorities, with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO), after the country’s response measures proved effective in stopping the virus.

The outbreak, which was first announced on January 20, 2025, by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, resulted in 10 deaths, including 8 probable cases and 2 confirmed. However, since the last reported case on January 28, there have been no new infections.

Dr Charles Sagoe-Moses, WHO’s Country Representative in Tanzania, praised the collaborative efforts between the Tanzanian government and international partners for achieving this milestone. He highlighted that key strategies, such as enhanced surveillance, infection control in health facilities, and extensive community engagement, played a crucial role in curbing the spread of the virus.

In addition to the timely response, over 100 health workers were mobilised to support the outbreak management, and rigorous monitoring was conducted across 42 health facilities and in local communities. More than 80% of households in affected regions were visited as part of active case searches. Health authorities also made sure that every death was thoroughly investigated to ensure that no further cases went undetected.

--ChannelAfrica--