Kagera Region (Mkoa wa Kagera in Swahili) is one of Tanzania's 31 administrative regions. The region covers an area of 35,686 km 2 (13,778 sq mi). [2] The region is comparable in size to the land area of the Netherlands. [3] Kagera Region is bordered to the east by Lake Victoria, Mwanza Region and Mara Region.

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Apr 25, 2021 · This region borders Uganda to its north, Rwanda and Burundi to its west, Kigoma region to its south, and Geita region to the east. The area is famous for its agricultural exploits, its beautiful and picturesque environment, as well as its attractive wildlife .

Jan 21, 2025 · Same region affected in 2023 The 2023 outbreak also occurred in the Kagera region, and included 9 cases (8 confirmed) and 6 deaths, resulting in a case-fatality rate of 67%. Fruit bats in the area act as likely reservoirs of the virus.

Sep 24, 2023 · The United Republic of Tanzania President's Office Regional Administration and Local Government KAGERA REGIONAL WEBSITE Toggle navigation. Home About Us ... Radio Stations in Kagera Region; Kagera Regional Commissioners Since Independence 1961; Matokeo ya Darasa la VII 2018, Wanafunzi 10 Bora, Shule 10 Bora, Watakaojiunga Kidato cha I, 2019 ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Kagera region, while not close to Tanzania's capital or major international airports, is well-connected through transportation networks, and has an airport that connects to Dar es Salaam for onward travel outside Tanzania by air. This highlights the need for enhanced surveillance and case management capacities at relevant points of entry and ...

Jan 16, 2025 · On Tuesday, the global health agency said a total of nine suspected cases were reported over the last five days in the Kagera region, including eight deaths. But in a statement, Tanzania's Health ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Dodoma – Tanzania today confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the northwestern Kagera region after one case tested positive for the virus following investigations and laboratory analysis of suspected cases of the disease.. President of the Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, made the announcement during a press briefing alongside World Health Organization ...

Kagera region is situated in the northwestern corner of Tanzania. The regional capital is Bukoba town. Kagera region shares borders with Uganda to the North, Rwanda and Burundi to the West, the Kigoma and Mwanza regions to the South and Lake Victoria to the East.

Kagera is one of the 30 regions of Tanzania located in the extreme north western corner of the Mainland. Bukoba serves as the Region's capital. Kagera region lies just below the Equator between latitudes 1° 00’ and 2° 45’south.