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6 Feb 2025

Marburg outbreak in Kigali, Rwanda

In July 2024 Rwanda detected its first Marburg outbreak in Kigali, starting among health workers. Authorities and the WHO led a fast response with genomic tests and treatments; most confirmed cases recovered and the outbreak ended in November.

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31 Oct 2024

Rwanda strengthens response to Rift Valley Fever outbreak

Rwanda reported a second Rift Valley Fever outbreak near the Tanzania border and has increased surveillance and livestock vaccination. Officials say lack of rapid diagnostic tests slows detection, while a human vaccine candidate enters Phase II trials.

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