What is the ‘bleeding eye’ virus that has killed 15 in Rwanda? – Firstpost

What is the ‘bleeding eye’ virus that has killed 15 in Rwanda? – Firstpost

A deadly outbreak of the Marburg virus, also known as the “Bleeding Eye Virus,” is causing chaos in the African nation of Rwanda, claiming the lives of 15 people. With hundreds more believed to be infected, this devastating disease is raising alarm across the region. The virus poses a terrifying 50/50 risk of death and … Read more

What is the highly-infectious Marburg viral disease that killed 6 in Rwanda? – Firstpost

What is the highly-infectious Marburg viral disease that killed 6 in Rwanda? – Firstpost

The virus can be transmitted from bats to primates, including humans, and then spread through direct contact with blood or other body fluids from infected individuals read more Six people have died in Rwanda following an outbreak of the Marburg virus, the country’s health ministry said Saturday (September 29). Rwanda’s Health Minister, Sabin Nsanzimana, confirmed … Read more

Rwanda begins Marburg vaccinations to curb deadly outbreak

Rwanda begins Marburg vaccinations to curb deadly outbreak

KIGALI —  Rwanda said Sunday it had begun administering vaccine doses against the Marburg virus to try to combat an outbreak of the Ebola-like disease in the east African country, where it has so far killed 12 people. “The vaccination is starting today immediately,” Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana said at a news conference in the … Read more