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Kenya is on high alert after neighboring Tanzania confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the northwestern Kagera region.
Africa

Kenya on alert after Tanzania confirms Marburg outbreak

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Tanzania has confirmed Marburg virus outbreak.
Africa

Africa CDC mobilizes immediate response for Tanzania’s Marburg outbreak

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Kirehe District authorities are collaborating with Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) to ensure necessary preventive protocols are in place.
Health

Kirehe mayor ‘raising awareness’ after suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on January 13 informed its member states about an outbreak of suspected Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in the Kagera region of Tanzania.
Africa

WHO reports suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Christians during the Holy Communion mass at Regina Pacis Catholic church in Kigali on July 19, 2020. Craish Bahizi
Health

Public warned about increase of influenza-like illnesses

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
The Ministry of Health plans to adopt advanced technologies, including GPS tracking, to monitor bat migration and behaviour. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda to use GPS to monitor bats for zoonotic diseases

Friday, December 20, 2024
Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana declared the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Rwanda over on Friday, December 20.
Health

Rwanda declares Marburg virus outbreak over

Friday, December 20, 2024
Jonathan Ledgard, CEO and co-founder of Tehanu, the start-up firm behind the new technology, during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on Wednesday, November 27. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Technology

Rwanda deploys AI to boost gorilla conservation

Thursday, November 28, 2024
Africa CDC has commended the United States government for its decisive action to lift the Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Marburg in Rwanda on November 23. Courtesy
Health

Marburg: US lifts travel advisory on Rwanda

Saturday, November 23, 2024
The two remaining patients of the Marburg virus disease in Rwanda recovered on Friday, November 8, bringing the total recoveries to 51.
Marburg Virus

Marburg virus ‘under control’ as all patients recovered

Friday, November 08, 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
Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana addresses the journalist during a press conference in Kigali on November 4. Photo Courtesy
Health

Health minister explains why Marburg survivors must remain vigilant, prevent transmission

Monday, November 04, 2024