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

Friday, October 04, 2024
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
Health

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.
Health

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
Health

Rwanda ‘expecting’ antiviral drug for Marburg virus

Thursday, October 03, 2024
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana said that healthcare workers account for more than 80 percent of the confirmed cases of the Marburg virus disease.
Health

80% of Marburg cases are healthcare workers, says minister

Thursday, October 03, 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 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
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
Participants during an awareness campaign on Breast Cancer in Kigali in October 2023. Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Breast cancer victims don’t just need doctors, they also need you

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
FAO has been working with various actors and partners to make Rwanda’s goal of eliminating rabies by 20230 a reality.

Fighting rabies with education and early treatment

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
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World No Alcohol Day: 10 ways alcohol is destroying your life

Wednesday, October 02, 2024