Dar es Salaam, Jan. 30 -- KAGERA: KAGERA Regional Commissioner (RC), Fatma Mwassa has urged the media to educate the public on the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) and avoid misbeliefs that contribute to spread of the disease.

Equally, she appealed to residents to keep abreast with instructions given by medical experts while also avoiding overcrowding in public gatherings and funerals.

Ms Mwassa made the remarks recently when she was officially opening a oneday media training held in Bukoba Municipality.

“Concerted efforts are still needed to educate the public on the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) and avoid outdated beliefs that contribute to spread of the disease. The media should also inform people to keep abreast with instructions gi...