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US CDC to release second-highest warning level for Marburg virus

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) will issue its second-highest level of travel notice for Rwanda, recommending people to avoid nonessential travel due to the Marburg disease outbreak in the east African country, the U.S. government said on Monday, Reuters reported.

The Times of India

Fact Check: Can Marburg virus infection cause bleeding eyes?

Marburg disease is spreading rapidly in Rwanda and the infection, which is caused by the Marburg virus, has claimed 11 lives so far. Every day new reports are emerging about the disease, its symptoms, the way it can spread and the complications.

The Times of India

Rwanda starts vaccine trials for Marburg virus as death toll climbs

In Rwanda, the Marburg virus has already killed 12 people in two weeks. The country has started distributing 700 doses of a vaccine that's still in the testing phase. This is the first time it will be deployed during an outbreak in Africa. Meanwhile, more than 17 million people in…

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Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda – what you need to know

Rwanda is in the midst of its first outbreak of Marburg virus – an often fatal disease with symptoms similar to Ebola. So far, 46 cases have been recorded and 12 deaths. The source of the outbreak is still not known.

The Conversation

Marburg virus: Rwanda begins vaccine trials amid fears of outbreak of deadly disease

Virus kills around half of people it infects

Evening Standard

Rwanda Launches Marburg Vaccine Study Amid Outbreak

Rwandan health authorities launch Marburg vaccine study amid outbreak, targeting high-risk groups. Learn about symptoms, preventive measures, and the histo...

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Marburg virus deaths rise to 11 as source still being investigated

Marburg hemorrhagic fever has killed 11 people in Rwanda as the East African country continues to investigate the source of the outbreak

The Independent UK

Hamburg train station platforms closed over suspected Marburg virus cases

A medical student and his girlfriend who had just returned from Rwanda fell ill while travelling through Germany

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Salon

Marburg virus outbreak spreads in Rwanda

Most infected are health care workers treating patients in the capital, but officials fear more cases will emerge

The National (Scotland)

Robert Jenrick says he hopes to revive Rwanda plan and sets migration cut target

TORY leadership candidate Robert Jenrick has said he hoped to revive the plan to deport migrants to Rwanda – as he claimed immigration had made…

Radio France Internationale

France puts Rwandan doctor on trial for alleged role in 1994 genocide

Eugene Rwamucyo, a former doctor who practiced in France until 2010, went on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of participating in Rwanda's 1994 genocide. His is the eighth such case to be tried in France, which has refused to extradite suspects over concerns they would be denied a fair…

International Business Times

Rwandan Ex-doctor On Trial In France Accused Of Genocide

A former doctor went on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of genocide in Rwanda, the latest suspect to face justice in France three decades after the massacre of the African country's Tutsi population by the Hutu majority.

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The Independent UK

Rebel group in Congo generates $300,000 monthly in seized mining areas, UN says

An armed rebel group in Congo generates around $300,000 a month in revenue through its control of a mining area in the east of the country, the U.N. Security Council heard

The Independent UK

Doctors Without Borders raises alarm on 'unprecedented' sexual violence in Congo

Doctors Without Borders says it has treated an “unprecedented” number of victims of sexual violence in Congo last year

France 24

Rwanda reports eight deaths linked to Ebola-like Marburg virus

In tonight's edition: Rwanda raises the alarm as eight people die after getting the Marburg disease, a highly contagious virus with Ebola-like symptoms. Also, the UAE is to file an official complaint with the African Union over what it calls a "heinous attack" on its mission in Khartoum. And we…

Radio France Internationale

Eight dead in Rwanda as Marburg virus outbreak declared

Rwanda says at least eight people have died so far from the highly contagious, Ebola-like Marburg virus, just days after the country declared an outbreak of the hemorrhagic fever that has no authorised vaccine or treatment.

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Rwanda Battles Marburg Virus Outbreak With Eight Deaths

Rwanda confirms Marburg virus outbreak with 8 deaths, no vaccine available. Efforts to contain spread ongoing.

The Independent UK

Travel warning as eight die from incurable Marburg virus

Eight people have died so far from the highly contagious Marburg virus outbreak

Medical Daily

Marburg Virus Outbreak Kills 6 In Rwanda: What To Know About Contagious Hemorrhagic Fever

Currently, there is no available treatment or vaccine for Marburg disease. The expected fatality is around 88%.

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