Rwanda, Marburg
Marburg infects 3 more in Rwanda; most outbreak cases tied to hospital clusters
In related developments, the WHO weighed in on the latest epi data and recent travel-related measures from other countries.
JFK Airport to screen travelers from Rwanda for Marburg virus. Here's what to know about the outbreak.
New York health officials are monitoring for Marburg virus following an outbreak in Rwanda. Here's what to know.
Rwanda’s Marburg outbreak is under control, Africa’s health chief says
The head of Africa’s top public health agency says that an outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg fever in Rwanda is under control and that travel bans to the East African country are unnecessary.
How Rwanda Is Containing a Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda’s health minister says authorities are tracing every potential contact of the index case in the country’s outbreak of Marburg virus disease to reduce the risk of wider spread
Africa CDC faults U.S. government over Marburg-related travel advisory to Rwanda
The African CDC and Rwandan government objected to the Level 3 travel advisory issued by the U.S., saying Rwanda was being punished for its transparency.
CDC will start screening travelers from Rwanda to the US for Marburg virus
Amid an outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda, travelers coming into the United States who have been in Rwanda in the previous 21 days will be screened starting next week, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday.
Here’s what’s happening with the Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda
A deadly, Ebola-like virus called Marburg is currently causing an outbreak in Rwanda. The country declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease on Sept. 27 and has reported 58 confirmed cases and 13 deaths as of Oct. 8. Many of those who have been infected are health-care workers.
CDC will begin screening travelers from Rwanda for Marburg virus at 3 US airports
The CDC has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda due to an outbreak of the Marburg virus. The agency will also screen travelers from Rwanda.
Africa CDC Says Rwanda Marburg Outbreak 'Controlled'
An outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in Rwanda is under control with "almost zero risk" of it spreading across the country's borders, the African Union's health watchdog said on Thursday.
Rwanda successfully contains deadly Marburg disease outbreak, questions US travel advisory
Rwanda's efforts to curb the spread of the deadly Marburg disease has yielded fruits as health officials in the country and the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that the outbreak has been contained.
Congo Says Rwanda Creating Obstacles in Talks to Ease M23 Conflict
Rwanda, which denies supporting M23, says it has taken what it calls defensive measures and accuses Congo of fighting ...
Rwanda will deploy Marburg vaccine under trial as death toll rises to 12
Rwandan health authorities will begin a vaccine study against the Marburg hemorrhagic fever as the East African country tries ...
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Rwanda reports 8 deaths linked to Ebola-like Marburg virus days after it declared an outbreak
Rwanda says eight people have died so far from the Ebola-like and highly contagious Marburg virus, just days after the ...
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Rwanda tops list of where to set up shop in Africa
The World Bank assesses the business climate and attractiveness of African countries in its new Business-Ready report, ...
What It's Like Biking Rwanda's Congo Nile Trail
Biking Rwanda's Congo Nile Trail offers travelers the chance to see the country's waterfalls, volcanoes, gorillas, and more.
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Congo-Kinshasa: When Rwanda's Foreign Minister Called Out DR Congo Counterpart for Stalling Luanda Peace Process
The events surrounding the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) took an interesting turn on October 9, 2024, when Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International ...
Marburg’s Global Risk Almost Eliminated by Rwanda’s Quick Response
The risk of international spread from Rwanda of the highly virulent Marburg disease is almost zero as the East African nation’s quick and highly co-ordinated response has brought its first-ever ...