Category: Marburg Virus
Team from UNMC’s global center return from assisting with Marburg outbreak in Rwanda
Omaha World Herald Three infectious diseases experts with the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Global Center for Health Security have returned to Omaha after spending about two weeks in Rwanda assisting with the east African nation’s response to an outbreak of Marburg virus disease, a type of hemorrhagic fever. Dr. James Lawler, an associate director […]
Nov 6, 2024
An ‘unprecedented’ good news story about a deadly viral outbreak
NPR Marburg virus is notorious for its killing ability. In past outbreaks, as many as 9 out of 10 patients have died from the disease. And there are no approved vaccines or medications. That was the grim situation in Rwanda just over a month ago, when officials made the announcement that nobody wants to make: The […]
Nov 5, 2024
Rwanda: Exact Origin of Marburg Virus Identified, Says Minister Nsanzimana
All Africa The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, has said the Marburg virus that led to an outbreak on September 27 came from a cave where mining activities had been ongoing. Initial findings of genomic sequencing indicated that the virus, which is transmitted by fruit bats, had come from animal to human, without passing through multiple hosts. “We […]
Oct 29, 2024
Rwanda sees no new infections or deaths due to Marburg virus for nearly a week
EuroNews The country’s health minister cited the absence of new infections and deaths in the past six days. There is no “community transmission” in the Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda, the country’s health minister said on Sunday. All positive cases have come from the list of known contacts of people with the virus, health minister Sabin Nsanzimana […]
Oct 23, 2024
Marburg Virus’ Latest Eruption
MedPageToday On September 27, 2024, the world learned that Marburg virus — a close cousin of Ebola — had surfaced for the first time in Kigali, Rwanda, where it was largely sickening healthcare workers in two hospitals. By September 30, Marburg had already infected 27 humans and killed nine As of October 7, Rwanda’s government stated that the outbreak’s […]
Oct 16, 2024
Rwanda’s seven steps in seven days for managing Marburg virus
Nature By the end of September, the outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda had caused 27 confirmed cases and 9 deaths (see Nature https://doi.org/nk8v; 2024). The Rwandan government has activated its National Epidemic Preparedness and Response Coordination Committee, building on its experience from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, to advance science and ensure access to new therapies and […]
Oct 15, 2024
Marburg outbreak response: Rwanda’s key lessons in tackling public health crises
The New Times Rwanda has emerged as one of the models of effective management of public health crises. Through its national pandemic prevention strategy – applied during Covid-19, Mpox, and Marburg Virus outbreaks – the country has demonstrated the value of early preparation, innovation, and community-driven efforts in safeguarding public health. At the core of Rwanda’s approach is its Early Warning […]
Oct 15, 2024
WHO appeal: Marburg virus disease outbreak Rwanda 2024
WHO WHO is seeking US$ 7.7 million from October to December 2024 to support the Government of Rwanda in controlling the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak. This funding will enable WHO to carry out critical activities outlined in its strategic response plan, focusing on surveillance, infection prevention, community engagement, and cross-border collaboration. Download PDF The […]
Oct 8, 2024
How Rwanda Is Containing a Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak
Scientific American Rwanda’s health minister says authorities are tracing every potential contact of the index case in the country’s outbreak of Marburg virus disease to reduce the risk of wider spread. Rwanda is battling its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease, a deadly illness related to Ebola. The disease does not have any approved vaccines […]
Oct 8, 2024