On 27 September 2024, the Ministry of Health of Rwanda declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD). By 30 September, 27 confirmed cases, including 9 deaths, have been reported, with the majority of cases being healthcare workers. Additionally, over 297 contacts have been identified and are currently under follow-up monitoring.
What is Marburg virus disease?
Marburg virus disease is a highly contagious illness that causes hemorrhagic fever, with a fatality rate reaching up to 88%. It belongs to the same family as the Ebola virus. The disease was first recognized during simultaneous outbreaks in Marburg and Frankfurt, Germany, and Belgrade, Serbia, in 1967, linked to lab work involving African green monkeys imported from Uganda. Since then, outbreaks and sporadic cases have been reported in Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda—read more.
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