The WHO and the CDC coordinated well when faced with viral outbreaks. This is no time to demolish a well-oiled machine.

Experts said the sudden stoppage was a surprise and would set back work on investigating and trying to stop outbreaks of Marburg virus and mpox in Africa, as well as brewing threats from around the world.

Staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been told to halt all communication with the World Health Organization.

Trump's actions could allow harmful viruses like the Marburg virus, which is similar to Ebola, warned former White House Director.

Tanzania faces a deadly Marburg virus outbreak claiming 8 lives in Kagera Learn about the virus containment efforts and Africa CDCs swift action to prevent its spread

President Donald Trump last week issued an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the U.S. from WHO, but that did not take immediate effect.

Dr. Stephanie Psaki warns that decisions by the Trump administration may bring deadly diseases to the US, such as the Marburg virus, currently widespread in Africa. The former advisor also adds that the best solution is to respond to threats before they reach the country.

Dr. Stephanie Psaki warns that decisions made by the Trump administration may bring deadly diseases to the USA, such as the Marburg virus, which is currently rampant in Africa. The former advisor also adds that the best solution is to respond to threats before they reach the country.

Tanzania is grappling with a new outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus disease which has already claimed at least eight lives in the north-western Kagera region.

The Africa CDC emphasised its collaboration with the Tanzanian authorities to ensure coordinated efforts and high-level political commitment to the response.

The White House has directed the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to cease all collaboration with the World Health Organization.

Dr Stephanie Psaki warns that decisions by the Trump administration may introduce deadly diseases to the US, such as the Marburg virus, which is currently rampant in Africa. The former advisor also adds that the best solution is to respond to threats before they reach the country.