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Medics on duty treating Marburg patients. Two Marburg virus disease patients in Rwanda have been successfully taken off mechanical ventilation after more than 10 days of care. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda: First Marburg patients taken off mechanical ventilation in Africa - official

Saturday, October 19, 2024
(L-R) WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus meets with Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana and WHO’s Country Representative to Rwanda, Dr. Brian Chirombo in Kigali. COURTESY
Marburg Virus

WHO boss in Rwanda to see firsthand country's Marburg response

Saturday, October 19, 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
An Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team before performing a decontamination procedure using an ultraviolet laser robot at a hospital in Kigali earlier this month, as part of ongoing response to the Marburg outbreak. Photo: Courtesy.

Marburg outbreak response: Rwanda's key lessons in tackling public health crises

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Marburg
Health

Marburg outbreak: WHO advises against travel, trade restrictions with Rwanda

Friday, October 11, 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.
Africa

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
Africa

Mpox cases in Africa approach 30,000 mark

Saturday, September 21, 2024
The Ministry of Health on September 19 announced that it launched an Mpox vaccination campaign for health workers, cross-border business operators, hospitality workers, and other high-risk groups. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda launches Mpox vaccination drive

Thursday, September 19, 2024
WHO announced on Friday, September 13, the first-ever authorisation for a vaccine against mpox for adult. Internet
Africa

WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine to boost response in Africa

Saturday, September 14, 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
Health

US$600m mobilised for Africa’s mpox response

Wednesday, September 11, 2024