Africa

Rwanda Launches Vaccination Campaign Against Marburg Virus Following Deadly Outbreak

today8 October, 2024

Background

Rwanda has begun administering vaccines to combat the Marburg virus outbreak, which has claimed 12 lives in the country. Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana announced on Sunday that vaccinations would focus on high-risk groups, including healthcare workers in treatment centers and close contacts of confirmed cases indicates CNBCAfrica. Rwanda has received vaccine shipments, including doses from the Sabin Vaccine Institute, and began the rollout immediately.

Written by: Leonard Witbeen