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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
Sources of protein like seafood, organ meats, eggs, Brazil nuts, pieces of bread, cereals, poultry, red meat, eggs a banana, and food supplements rich in selenium are the foods highest in selenium.

The miraculous benefit of selenium micronutrient against HIV and SARS-COV-2

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
This photo taken on Jan. 31, 2024 shows the headquarters of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Africa CDC has gained acclaim for its contribution to bettering public healthcare in Africa as it marked its seventh anniversary. (Photo by Michael Tewelde/Xinhua)
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Seven years on, Africa CDC wins acclaim for safeguarding people's health

Friday, February 02, 2024
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), animal diseases are crucial constraints in the enhancement of livestock production systems.

Zoonotic diseases and their relation to humans

Thursday, June 15, 2023
Fruit bats which transmit the Marburg virus which spreads among humans through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected people. Equatorial Guinea had by March 23, 2023 confirmed eight more cases of the Marburg Viral Disease. Internet
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Equatorial Guinea reports 8 Marburg deaths

Sunday, March 26, 2023