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Tanzania has confirmed Marburg virus outbreak
International

Tanzania confirms outbreak of Marburg virus disease

Monday, January 20, 2025
A medic takes care of a patient at King Faisal Hospital. Scientists are increasingly alarmed by the growing threat of zoonotic diseases—infections that jump from animals to humans. File
Health

Covid, Mpox, bird flu, MVD: Why viruses jump from animals to humans

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
According to the DR Congo public health ministry, 394 cases and 30 deaths have been reported so far in the Panzi health zone.
Rwanda

WHO joins investigation in DR Congo undiagnosed disease

Saturday, December 07, 2024
Viral infections are illnesses one gets from tiny organisms that use body cells to make more copies of themselves (viruses).

What you need to know about viral infections

Friday, December 06, 2024
Fruit bats have been identified as the primary source of the Marburg outbreak in Rwanda. Internet photo
Rwanda

Health minister on why killing Marburg spreading bats is no solution

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
At a virtual media briefing on October 31, 2024, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, said there is no longer contact between fruit bats with humans at a cave linked to the Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda (courtesy).
Marburg Virus

Marburg: Rwanda breaks off human contact with cave-dwelling bats

Friday, November 01, 2024
President Paul Kagame and the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during a meeting. Courtesy
Health

Kagame, WHO boss discuss Marburg outbreak response, vaccine plant

Monday, October 21, 2024
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, receives a Marburg virus jab as the country rolled out a vaccination drive for front-line workers in Kigali on October 8, 2024. Courtesy photo

Global financial assistance is imperative to restore overburdened health systems

Friday, October 18, 2024
European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has announced a new financing arrangement towards Akagera Medicines Africa. INTERNET PHOTO
Science

European Investment Bank backs Akagera’s vaccine development in Rwanda

Monday, October 14, 2024
Rwanda is set to apply antiviral drug remdesivir for emergency use in response to the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak. COURTESY
Health

What is Remdesivir, the drug Rwanda will use for Marburg virus response?

Saturday, October 05, 2024
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Health

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

Friday, October 04, 2024
The Marburg virus originated from the German city of Marburg in 1967
Health

Explainer: The origin of Marburg virus, name and nature

Thursday, October 03, 2024