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State Minister for Health Dr Yvan Butera gets Marburg vaccine in Kigali on Tuesday. More than 200 people in Rwanda have been inoculated against Marburg virus. Courtesy
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Rwanda expects more Marburg vaccine doses - minister

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Director-General of Africa-CDC Dr. Jean Kaseya addresses delegates at the Biashara Africa forum in Kigali on Wednesday, October 9. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
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Rwanda has almost zero risk to export Marburg, says Africa CDC boss

Thursday, October 10, 2024
The Director General of The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Jean Kaseya during the official opening of Biashara Afrika 2024 in Kigali on Wednesday, October 9. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
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Africa CDC boss challenges ‘unfair’ US travel notice to Rwanda over Marburg

Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Medics during medical drills on epidemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital, on October 17, 2022. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is seeking US$7.7 million from October to December 2024 to support the Government of Rwanda. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
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WHO seeks $7.7m to support Rwanda’s Marburg outbreak response

Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Clerics during the holy communion services at REGINA PACIS catholic church in Remera during the COVID 19 period on July 19, 2020. Rwanda Governance Board urged churches and mosques to avoid serving Holy Communion or any similar practices in a manner that could increase the spread of the Marburg virus. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Marburg virus: Key prevention guidelines for places of worship

Monday, October 07, 2024
Since the outbreak in Rwanda, on Saturday, October 5, the Ministry of Health had reported 46 cases of the infectious disease and 12 deaths.

Five ways countries contained previous Marburg virus outbreaks

Sunday, October 06, 2024
President Paul Kagame meets Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization in Paris, on Saturday, October 5. Photo by Village Urugwiro
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Kagame, WHO boss discuss collabo in containment of Marburg virus in Rwanda

Sunday, October 06, 2024
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Rwanda's battle against Marburg virus: A story of resilience, compassion, and hope

Friday, October 04, 2024
FAO has been working with various actors and partners to make Rwanda’s goal of eliminating rabies by 20230 a reality.

Fighting rabies with education and early treatment

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
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World No Alcohol Day: 10 ways alcohol is destroying your life

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Residents undergo a screening exercise for Non-Communicable Diseases in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Heart disease in children tied to preventable factors – medical officer

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
A student washes hands. The Ministry of Education has temporarily suspended monthly visits to students in boarding schools.
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Marburg outbreak: School visits suspended

Wednesday, October 02, 2024