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WHO says 8 dead in suspected outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Tanzania's Kagera region
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The outbreak of MVD in Kagera poses a significant health concern not only for Tanzania but also for neighbouring countries, including Kenya.

Rwanda declared Marburg-free after successful containment of deadly virus
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 20, 2024

The successful containment of the virus highlights Rwanda’s commitment to building resilient health systems and preparing for future public health eme...

Rwanda on track to declare Marburg outbreak over as last patient is discharged
Amina Wako  |  Nov 09, 2024

Rwanda's Ministry of Health has implemented an enhanced surveillance plan to ensure the detection of any remaining chains of transmission.

Ministry of Health sets up taskforce for mpox and Marburg virus preparedness
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 01, 2024

The taskforce's proactive initiatives reflect a commitment to strengthening disease prevention, preparedness, and response frameworks.

Africa CDC says Rwanda nears end of first Marburg disease outbreak
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2024

Rwanda has conducted nearly 3,000 tests for Marburg, identifying 58 confirmed cases, marking one of the largest outbreaks recorded.

Details of Marburg Virus Disease wreaking havoc in Rwanda
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 09, 2024

Though no cases have been reported in Kenya yet, the country is on high alert due to its proximity and the significant movement of people and goods ac...

Rwanda confirms three new Marburg cases
John Mbati  |  Oct 06, 2024

On Sunday, the government began administering vaccine doses to contain the disease.

Rwanda begins Marburg vaccinations to curb deadly outbreak
Reuters  |  Oct 06, 2024

The country has already received shipments of the vaccines, including from the Sabin Vaccine Institute.

KEMRI launches specialised labs to combat Marburg Virus threat amid Rwanda outbreak
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 05, 2024

The Ministry of Health has intensified surveillance activities to ensure a proactive approach to curbing the virus in the event of any reports.

Kenya’s mpox cases rise to 12 after two more test positive
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 05, 2024

The Health CS clarified that no cases of Marburg virus disease have been detected in the country.

Rwanda set to start trials of vaccine for Marburg viral disease
Reuters  |  Oct 03, 2024

With a fatality rate as high as 88 per cent, Marburg disease belongs to the same virus family as that responsible for Ebola and is transmitted to huma...

Marburg virus kills 6 in Rwanda, Health minister says
Reuters  |  Sep 29, 2024

The majority of victims are health workers in the intensive care unit.

Rwanda confirms cases of Marburg viral disease
Reuters  |  Sep 27, 2024

Symptoms include high fever, severe headache vomiting, muscle aches and stomach aches, the ministry said.

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