Tag: Virus
Risk of Oropouche Outbreaks is High in the Americas: WHO
The symptoms of this disease resemble include fever, severe headaches, joint stiffness, nausea, and vomiting. The World Health Organization (WHO) has assessed the health risk posed by the Oropouche virus in the Americas as “high.” The virus causes a disease similar to dengue and chikungunya, and more than 11,000 cases have been confirmed in the […]
December 6, 2024
Rwanda: World’s First Clinical Trial for Treatment of Marburg Virus Disease Began
The health initiative is part of a process that began two years ago, where 17 African countries, including Rwanda, were identified by the WHO as willing to conduct clinical trials. On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Rwanda launched the world’s first clinical trial for a treatment of Marburg virus disease. Related:Rwanda: Progress […]
October 16, 2024
Rwanda: Progress in Marburg Virus Disease Fight Reported
Of the 700 vaccines received, 620 doses have already been administered to frontline workers and emergency responders. On Monday, official sources stated that Rwanda is making significant strides in its fight against the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak, with recent data showing more recoveries than fatalities. Related:Rwanda: +200 People Vaccinated Against Marburg Virus Disease Rwandan […]
October 14, 2024
Rwanda: +200 People Vaccinated Against Marburg Virus Disease
Since the Marburg outbreak was declared in Rwanda on Sep. 27, 58 confirmed cases, including 13 deaths, have been recorded. On Friday, Rwandan Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana said that more than 200 people in the country have been vaccinated against Marburg virus disease. Related:Rwanda: Guidelines to Curb Marburg Spread Issued, Death Toll Hits 8 […]
October 11, 2024
Rwanda: Guidelines to Curb Marburg Spread Issued, Death Toll Hits 8
In response to the situation, the ministry suggested that people maintain normal business activities while reinforcing personal hygiene measures. On Monday, Rwanda’s Ministry of Health announced new guidelines to curb the spread of the Marburg virus disease (MVD) following an alarming rise in fatalities. Related:DRC: Rwanda is Accused of Human Rights Violations in North Kivu […]
September 30, 2024
Threat From Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus Grows in the United States
The ‘Triple E’ virus has made its presence felt in a growing number of communities in Massachusetts and other states. In recent weeks, U.S. authorities have sounded the alarm over the resurgence of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a rare but deadly mosquito-borne virus, prompting public health warnings and preventative measures to curb its spread. RELATED: […]