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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
At a virtual media briefing on October 31, 2024, the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, said there is no longer contact between fruit bats with humans at a cave linked to the Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda (courtesy).
Marburg Virus

Marburg: Rwanda breaks off human contact with cave-dwelling bats

Friday, November 01, 2024
President Paul Kagame and the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during a meeting. Courtesy
Health

Kagame, WHO boss discuss Marburg outbreak response, vaccine plant

Monday, October 21, 2024
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, receives a Marburg virus jab as the country rolled out a vaccination drive for front-line workers in Kigali on October 8, 2024. Courtesy photo

Global financial assistance is imperative to restore overburdened health systems

Friday, October 18, 2024
European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has announced a new financing arrangement towards Akagera Medicines Africa. INTERNET PHOTO
Science

European Investment Bank backs Akagera’s vaccine development in Rwanda

Monday, October 14, 2024
Rwanda is set to apply antiviral drug remdesivir for emergency use in response to the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak. COURTESY
Health

What is Remdesivir, the drug Rwanda will use for Marburg virus response?

Saturday, October 05, 2024
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Health

Rwanda's battle against Marburg virus: A story of resilience, compassion, and hope

Friday, October 04, 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
Health

Marburg Virus: Dealing with misconceptions, myths and misinformation

Wednesday, October 02, 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
Health

WHO readies critical response to help halt Marburg spread in Rwanda

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
Health

Marburg update: Six people succumb to viral disease

Saturday, September 28, 2024
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Health

Rwanda confirms Marburg outbreak, steps up preventive measures

Friday, September 27, 2024