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Six dead as Rwanda battles Marburg virus outbreak

 

Rwanda has confirmed six deaths from Marburg virus disease (MVD) amid an outbreak that has affected 26 people nationwide.

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Speaking Saturday evening during a broadcast on Rwanda Television, Rwanda’s Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana revealed that the victims and most of the infected are healthcare workers.

 

“Six people have died of MVD, and the majority of those are medical workers,” Nsanzimana said.

 

He emphasised that the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with relevant partners, is working tirelessly to contain the deadly virus through contact tracing and isolating the infected.

 

“We urge Rwandans…
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