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WHO reports that cases of Marburg are decreasing in Rwanda
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Published on MedED: 28 October 2024
Type of article: News
MedED Catalogue Reference: MNG0056
Category: News
Category Cross-reference: Infectious Diseases
Keywords: Marburg Virus, disease outbreaks, WHO
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Type of article: News
MedED Catalogue Reference: MNG0056
Category: News
Category Cross-reference: Infectious Diseases
Keywords: Marburg Virus, disease outbreaks, WHO
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21 October 13:45
In its latest disease outbreak update, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that, as of 24 October 2024, it had confirmed 64 cases of Marburg virus disease in Rwanda, 15 of which had resulted in deaths. This translates to a case fatality ratio (CFR) of 23.4%.
Among the initial 62 confirmed cases for which data is available, a significant majority—70%—were males. The age distribution reveals that nearly half of the cases (48%) were individuals aged between 30 and 39.
The outbreak saw its peak during the first two epidemiological weeks, with the highest number of new confirmed cases reported in week 39, when 26 cases were identified (23 to 29 September 2024), followed closely by 23 cases in week 40 (30 September to 6 October). However, this was followed by a sharp decline, with only 12 cases reported in week 41 and just one case in week 42.
?Investigations indicate that the index case was a male between 20 and 30 years old who had a history of exposure to bats in a cave.
Ongoing contact tracing efforts have identified 1,146 individuals currently under follow-up as of 20 October 2024.
Public health officials continue to monitor the situation closely as they work to control the outbreak.
Public health officials continue to monitor the situation closely as they work to control the outbreak.
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