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 Medics participate in a medical drill on epidemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital, on October 17, 2022. The successful discharge of the last infected patients highlights the strength of the country's healthcare system. Photo courtesy.
Editorial

Marburg may be behind us but continued vigilance is of utmost importance

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Security officers screen a woman before entiring CHUK hospital in Kigali on Tuesday, October 8. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

School visits resume as Marburg virus eases

Friday, October 25, 2024
Medics in charge of helping Marburg patients at Kigali Hospital. According to the Ministry of health, only one Marburg patient under treatment.
Editorial

End for Marburg outbreak may be in sight, but vigilance remains critical

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
October 17 marked exactly twenty days since Rwanda declared the Marburg virus outbreak on September 27. Courtesy
Health

Marburg outbreak: What we know 20 days later

Thursday, October 17, 2024
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VIDEO: More measures enforced to curb the spread of Marburg virus  

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Security officers screen a woman before entering CHUK hospital in Kigali on Tuesday, October 8. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

How Marburg prevention measures are being embraced

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Clerics during the holy communion services at REGINA PACIS catholic church in Remera during the COVID 19 period on July 19, 2020. Rwanda Governance Board urged churches and mosques to avoid serving Holy Communion or any similar practices in a manner that could increase the spread of the Marburg virus. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Marburg virus: Key prevention guidelines for places of worship

Monday, October 07, 2024
A group of tourists during a visit to Cyamudongo, a fragmented forest near Nyungwe National Park. Rwanda Development Board and the Ministry of Health reaffirmed their commitment to ensure the safety and security of tourists and investors in the country on September 27. PHOTO BY WILLY MUCYO
Health

Rwanda reassures tourists, investors on Marburg safety measures

Friday, October 04, 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
Five patients who had been suspected of contracting Marburg virus disease have tested negative. File
Health

Five patients test negative for Marburg virus, 410 contacts under monitoring

Thursday, October 03, 2024
The death toll from the Marburg virus increased to 11 after one person dies from the disease on Wednesday, October 2. Courtesy.
Health

Marburg virus: 11 fatalities reported as seven new cases are confirmed

Thursday, October 03, 2024
A student washes hands. The Ministry of Education has temporarily suspended monthly visits to students in boarding schools.
Health

Marburg outbreak: School visits suspended

Wednesday, October 02, 2024