A large outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda has caused international concern due to the possibility of it spreading beyond the country’s borders. The outbreak has resulted in 27 cases and nine deaths so far, impacting health professionals in two hospitals in Kigali. The World Health Organization has categorized the risk of spread to neighboring countries as high. Rwanda’s advanced healthcare system is equipped to handle the outbreak, with experts praising the country’s response capacity. Contact tracing is being conducted, and international aid from the WHO and CDC has been sent to help contain the outbreak. Experimental drugs and vaccines for Marburg are in development, but none are licensed yet.
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Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda draws concern over possibility of spread
