The Rwanda Ministry of Health has confirmed the country's first outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) with 26 cases and eight deaths have been identified in the country
The World Health Organisation has issued a stark warning about the 'high' risk of Marburg Virus Disease spreading, following reports of 26 cases and eight fatalities. Efforts are underway to trace approximately 300 individuals who may have been in contact with those infected by the disease.
In one case, an individual who had contact with the virus travelled internationally but remained symptom-free after the monitoring period.Marburg Virus Disease is a highly infectious disease that can cause haemorrhagic fever, similar to Ebola. Both Marburg and Ebola viruses belong to the Filoviridae family .
The incubation period for the Marburg virus can range from two to 21 days. The illness typically begins suddenly, with symptoms such as high fever, severe headache and extreme fatigue. Past outbreaks of MVD have been reported in countries neighbouring Rwanda, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania. The most recent outbreaks occurred in Equatorial Guinea and the United Republic of Tanzania between February and June 2023.
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