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People wash their hands at Kimironko market. Photos by Joan Mbabazi
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Preventive measures rolled out in public spaces in wake of Marburg outbreak

Monday, September 30, 2024
Some of the inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Marburg outbreak: Correctional facilities adhering to general guidelines, says official

Monday, September 30, 2024
People should be practicing good hygiene, avoiding contact with sick individuals, and seeking medical attention immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, and vomiting.
Editorial

Stepping up vigilance against Marburg is for collective good

Monday, September 30, 2024
Medics during medical drills on epidemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital, October 17, 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Marburg: Govt issues new guidelines as death toll reaches eight

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana briefs journalists on Marburg virus disease (MVD) situation on Sunday, September 29. He said that the Ministry is closely monitoring over 300 individuals identified as contacts of the confirmed Marburg virus cases. Courtesy
Health

Marburg: Govt monitoring over 300 contacts of infected people

Sunday, September 29, 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
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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
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
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says that WHO is scaling up its support and will work with the government of Rwanda to stop the spread of Marburg virus disease.
Health

Marburg: WHO says to scale up support to Rwanda in virus fight

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.
Africa

Africa CDC calls for enhanced surveillance as mpox cases surpass 32,400

Saturday, September 28, 2024
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What you should know about Marburg virus disease

Friday, September 27, 2024
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Rwanda confirms Marburg outbreak, steps up preventive measures

Friday, September 27, 2024