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The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, meets medical personnel to console with them after losing colleagues to the Marburg virus on Tuesday, October 1. Photo: Courtesy.
Health

Eight key questions about the Marburg virus answered

Friday, October 04, 2024
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana said that healthcare workers account for more than 80 percent of the confirmed cases of the Marburg virus disease.
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80% of Marburg cases are healthcare workers, says minister

Thursday, October 03, 2024
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana breifs journaalists on Marburg virus disease (MVD) situation on Sunday. Courtesy
Health

Marburg virus: Vaccine development underway

Thursday, October 03, 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
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
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
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
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), most outbreaks of Marburg disease have occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Health

Marburg: How past outbreaks unfolded

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

Friday, September 27, 2024
Sheep and goats in Eastern Province. Rwanda is dealing with Rift Valley Fever under One Health approach to protect the life of animals and humans. FILE
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Rwanda tackles RVF using ‘One Health’ approach: success story from Ngoma District

Friday, September 20, 2024
WHO announced on Friday, September 13, the first-ever authorisation for a vaccine against mpox for adult. Internet
Africa

WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine to boost response in Africa

Saturday, September 14, 2024
Children wash their hands at Groupe Scolaire Remera Catholique in Kigali. Courtesy
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RBC rolls out mpox prevention guidelines to schools

Tuesday, September 10, 2024