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Rwanda Counts Down To Official End Of Marburg Outbreak

Rwanda has begun the process to officially declare its Marburg outbreak over after it discharged the last remaining recovered patient. The country has recorded more than 60 cases, including 15 deaths, the World Health Organization said in a statement. With dozens of people having recovered, the fatality rate now stands at 23%. 

The country has reported no new confirmed cases since October 30, 2024, and no new deaths since  October 14, said WHO. "The 42-day countdown period is twice the maximum incubation period for Marburg virus infections, since the last potential exposure to the last reported case," their statement said.

The outbreak - the first the country has experienced - began on September 27, 2024.

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WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti visit Marburg outbreak response sites in Kigali on Wednesday,

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