An outbreak of Marburg fever in Rwanda has been declared under control, with 13 reported deaths since the outbreak was announced on September 27. The disease, similar to Ebola, has no authorized vaccine or treatment, but Rwanda has received 700 doses of a trial vaccine from the Sabin Vaccine Institute to protect health workers, emergency responders, and individuals in contact with confirmed cases.
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has commended Rwanda for its strong response to the outbreak, stating that the risk of Marburg spreading beyond the country is minimal. Health officials have been closely monitoring contacts of confirmed cases to prevent further transmission.
