After Mpox, Marburg Virus Scare | Firstpost Africa

After mpox, another health scare is emerging in Africa. At least 6 people have died in Rwanda in a fresh outbreak of Marburg virus. It's a highly infectious disease that leads to severe illness. At least 26 cases have been confirmed since Friday in Rwanda. Authorities say the majority of victims are health workers in the intensive care unit. They are tracking around 300 more people who may have been exposed to the virus, mostly in the capital city, Kigali. As per the W.H.O, the disease has a high fatality rate, ranging from 24 percent to 88 percent. What is the Marburg virus and how can Rwanda stop it from spreading? Watch the video for more.

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