ABVC Disease Alert Issue No. 17 | Update on Marburg Virus Disease in Rwanda
ABVC Disease Alert Issue No. 17 | Update on Marburg Virus Disease in Rwanda
Disease Alert
October 23, 2024
ABVC Disease Alert Issue No. 17 | Update on Marburg Virus Disease in Rwanda
Time Period Covered October 23, 2024 - October 23, 2024
The Rwanda Marburg virus outbreak has affected 62 people as of October 17, 2024, with 15 fatalities, representing a 24.2% case fatality rate. Forty-three patients have recovered from the disease. Health authorities are actively monitoring over 800 potential contacts as of October 14. To assist with the outbreak response, WHO dispatched a specialized team in October to provide comprehensive support, including expertise in outbreak management, disease surveillance, healthcare operations, patient care, logistics, vaccine research, coordination between partners, and infection control measures.
ABVC Disease Alert Issue No. 17 | Update on Marburg Virus Disease in Rwanda