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A health worker administers a vaccine. American pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences will donate thousands of vials of its antiviral drug remdesivir to Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Marburg virus: Gilead confirms remdesivir drug donation to Rwanda

Friday, October 04, 2024
The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, meets medical personnel to console with them after losing colleagues to the Marburg virus on Tuesday, October 1. Photo: Courtesy.
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Eight key questions about the Marburg virus answered

Friday, October 04, 2024
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana revealed that Rwanda is expecting around 5,000 doses of Remdesivir for emergency treatment of patients that are highly in need. Courtesy
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Rwanda ‘expecting’ antiviral drug for Marburg virus

Thursday, October 03, 2024
Famer Dikembe Mutombo.
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NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58

Monday, September 30, 2024
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), most outbreaks of Marburg disease have occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Health

Marburg: How past outbreaks unfolded

Saturday, September 28, 2024
A total of 32,407 cases of mpox, including 6,441 confirmed cases and 840 deaths, have been reported across the African continent.
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Africa CDC calls for enhanced surveillance as mpox cases surpass 32,400

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Health worker conducts Mpox vaccination activity in Rubavu District. According to RBC, Rwanda has confirmed six cases of mpox to date. Courtesy
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How is Rwanda faring in fight against mpox?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The total number of mpox cases in Africa has risen to 29,152, including 6,105 confirmed cases and 738 deaths, since the start of 2024. Courtesy
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Mpox cases in Africa approach 30,000 mark

Saturday, September 21, 2024
WHO announced on Friday, September 13, the first-ever authorisation for a vaccine against mpox for adult. Internet
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WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine to boost response in Africa

Saturday, September 14, 2024
A health worker during a mass testing exercise of Covid 19 in Kigali in 2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Civil society urges Global South to demand fair health measures in WHO pandemic talks

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Since declaring mpox a medical emergency on August 13, Africa CDC has been at the forefront of coordinating efforts to assist countries in containing the outbreak. Courtesy
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US$600m mobilised for Africa’s mpox response

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Mpox: One patient discharged, another still under medical surveillance

Tuesday, September 10, 2024