President Kagame, WHO Director discuss collaboration in control and prevention of Marburg virus

On Saturday, October 5, in Paris on the sidelines of the Francophonie Summit, President Paul Kagame met with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). "They discussed the ongoing successful collaboration in the tracking and containment of the Marburg virus in Rwanda as well as ways to enhance disease control and prevention," the Office of the President posted on X formerly Twitter. Since the Marburg virus outbreak on September 27, there have been 46 confirmed cases of the Marburg virus, with 29 people still in isolation and receiving treatment, an

On Saturday, October 5, in Paris on the sidelines of the Francophonie Summit, President Paul Kagame met with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).

"They discussed the ongoing successful collaboration in the tracking and containment of the Marburg virus in Rwanda as well as ways to enhance disease control and prevention," the Office of the President posted on X formerly Twitter.

Since the Marburg virus outbreak on September 27, there have been 46 confirmed cases of the Marburg virus, with 29 people still in isolation and receiving treatment, and 12 people who have passed away, with five people having recovered from the virus.

"Contact tracing and testing are ongoing."

The symptoms of the Marburg virus include high fever, severe headaches, muscle aches, vomiting, and diarrhea.

"If you notice any symptoms, go to your nearest health facility quickly or call 114," the Ministry of Health said.

Health authorities advised the general public to avoid close contact with symptomatic people and to enhance hygiene as preventative measures.

Rwanda is collaborating with the World Health Organization to speed up clinical trials and secure much-needed vaccines.