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October 17 marked exactly twenty days since Rwanda declared the Marburg virus outbreak on September 27. Courtesy
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Marburg outbreak: What we know 20 days later

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Security officers screen a woman before entering CHUK hospital in Kigali on Tuesday, October 8. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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How Marburg prevention measures are being embraced

Tuesday, October 08, 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
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) attends to a patient on April 24, 2024. File
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Transforming eye care in Rwanda: Expert sheds light on country’s plans to improve vision health

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
Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director, Hannington Namara addresses delegates during the official launch of the project in Kigali on October 3. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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Equity Bank Rwanda launches new healthcare financing products

Friday, October 04, 2024
People wash their hands at Kimironko market. Photos by Joan Mbabazi
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Preventive measures rolled out in public spaces in wake of Marburg outbreak

Monday, September 30, 2024
Medics during medical drills on epidemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital, October 17, 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
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Marburg: Govt issues new guidelines as death toll reaches eight

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana briefs journalists on Marburg virus disease (MVD) situation on Sunday, September 29. He said that the Ministry is closely monitoring over 300 individuals identified as contacts of the confirmed Marburg virus cases. Courtesy
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Marburg: Govt monitoring over 300 contacts of infected people

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
Faculty members of the Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) and the graduating class of 2024 (front row) pose for a group photo after completing their four-year residency in Kigali on Friday, September 27. Courtesy Photo
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Rwanda’s eye care workforce reaches 30

Saturday, September 28, 2024
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says that WHO is scaling up its support and will work with the government of Rwanda to stop the spread of Marburg virus disease.
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Marburg: WHO says to scale up support to Rwanda in virus fight

Saturday, September 28, 2024