From October 15 to October 21, marked as good days in the fight against Marburg Virus disease, as Rwanda confirmed no new cases during those seven days, a promising sign of success. Since the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Rwanda on September 27, Rwanda has confirmed 62 cases, with 46 people recovering from the virus, 15 deaths, and one person currently under treatment. During a conversation with President Paul Kagame, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commended Rwanda’s leadership and effective management of the outbreak response. Rwanda
From October 15 to October 21, marked as good days in the fight against Marburg Virus disease, as Rwanda confirmed no new cases during those seven days, a promising sign of success.
Since the outbreak of the Marburg virus in Rwanda on September 27, Rwanda has confirmed 62 cases, with 46 people recovering from the virus, 15 deaths, and one person currently under treatment.
During a conversation with President Paul Kagame, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commended Rwanda’s leadership and effective management of the outbreak response.
Rwanda's battle against the Marburg virus outbreak shows promising signs of success, as highlighted during a joint press briefing by Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, Rwanda's Minister of Health.
According to the Health Ministry, 1149 vaccine doses have been administered, the origin of the index case determined to be linked to a zoonotic source, and the genomic sequence of the Marburg virus has been completed.
Two patients have successfully been taken off ventilators after over ten days – a first for Marburg patients in Africa.
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