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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 · Oct 7, 2024

‘Postapocalyptic’: UK volunteer surgeons reflect on time in Gaza

Health workers fear for safety and say level of casualties and conditions are ‘unlike anything’ they have seen before

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2024

Voices from Gaza on their year of hell: ‘The pain is indescribable’

Bel Trew and Nedal Hamdouna hear the story of an ambulance driver who has to dig through rubble for survivors – including his own family – and a doctor treating horrific injuries. Gaza journalist Nedal also recounts having to flee his home and other shelters five times, having seen a…

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2024

What is the deadly Marburg virus and where has it spread?

World Health Organization warns outbreak risk is ‘very high at the national level’ in Rwanda, but low globally.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2024

WHO approves first mpox test for faster diagnoses

The ‘real time PCR test’ will enable the detection of the virus by swabbing human skin lesions.

Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2024

World’s first mpox diagnostic test approved by WHO; know all about it

Cases of monkeypox are on rise with several cases of infection due to the new fast spreading strain found in countries where it was not found earlier. In view of the spreading mpox, the first mpox diagnostic test is a ray of hope.

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2024

XEC is now in Australia. Here’s what we know about this hybrid COVID variant

Over the nearly five years since COVID first emerged, you’d be forgiven if you’ve lost track of the number of new variants we’ve seen. Some have had a bigger impact than others, but virologists have documented thousands.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2024

Israel orders evacuation of southern Lebanese city as Beirut strikes continue

People of Nabatieh are told to leave, adding to mass displacement, and multiple airstrikes are heard in capital

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024

David Gilmour tells all, plus Slipknot and Joe Bonamassa's ode to Eric Clapton's Fender years – only in the new Guitar World

Also starring Mike Campbell, Madonna's metalhead guitarist, the man who built Prince's axes, Grace Bowers, Justin Hayward, Les Dudek, the Music Man Axis reviewed and more

Guitar World · Oct 3, 2024

Marburg virus outbreak: What you need to know as Europe fears cases

Virus, which has similarities to Ebola, has killed at least twelve people during an outbreak in Rwanda

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024