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President Paul Kagame and the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during a meeting. Courtesy
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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
Rwanda is set to apply antiviral drug remdesivir for emergency use in response to the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak. COURTESY
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What is Remdesivir, the drug Rwanda will use for Marburg virus response?

Saturday, October 05, 2024
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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
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Explainer: The origin of Marburg virus, name and nature

Thursday, October 03, 2024
Medics during a medical drill on epidemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital, October 17, 2022. The Ministry of Health has reported that the death toll from the Marburg virus has increased to 10 on Tuesday, October 1
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Marburg Virus: Dealing with misconceptions, myths and misinformation

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Medics during a medical drill on epidemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital, October 17, 2022. WHO is readying medical support to Rwanda to help to halt the outbreak of Marburg virus disease. File
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WHO readies critical response to help halt Marburg spread in Rwanda

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana speaks to journaalists during a past event. Minister on Saturday said that six people have died of Marburg virus disease (MVD). File
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Marburg update: Six people succumb to viral disease

Saturday, September 28, 2024
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Rwanda confirms Marburg outbreak, steps up preventive measures

Friday, September 27, 2024
Dr Richard Mihigo, Senior Director at Gavi, speaks to the media.
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Vaccine shortage impedes Africa’s mpox response, warns Dr Mihigo

Friday, August 23, 2024
Bavarian Nordic, a key player in vaccine production in Denmark, partnered with Africa CDC to boost local vaccine manufacturing capabilities.
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Africa CDC, Bavarian Nordic to boost mpox vaccine production in Africa

Monday, August 19, 2024
Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. Rwanda confirmed two cases of mpox on Saturday, July 27, the first outbreak of the infection in the country.
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Rwanda ‘well-prepared’ to handle mpox outbreak, says health official

Saturday, July 27, 2024