MADRID Dec. 20 (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Rwandan authorities have declared this Friday the end of the Marburg virus outbreak declared at the end of September, which has left at least 66 confirmed cases, with a total of 15 deaths, after 42 days have passed since the last patient was discharged and without new infections having been recorded.
The outbreak, declared on September 27, was the first of this virus in the African country. 80 percent of the total confirmed cases are health workers who became infected while providing care to other patients, according to a statement published by the World Health Organization (WHO).
“It is an important milestone for Rwanda’s public health system,” said Rwandan Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana, who praised “the dedication of health workers, the Government and partners,” according to a statement published by his portfolio through your account on the social network X.
“While we mourn the lives lost, we are encouraged by the progress made,” he said, before highlighting that the outbreak was “effectively contained” thanks to the “collaboration and coordinated actions” between authorities and their partners, including the WHO.
For his part, the agency’s representative in Rwanda, Brian Chirombo, highlighted that “Rwanda’s robust response demonstrates how committed leadership, the concerted efforts of partners and a strong health system are crucial when addressing emergencies.” of public health”.
Marburg virus disease, formerly known as Marburg hemorrhagic fever, is a serious and often fatal disease that affects humans, according to the WHO, which says the average case fatality rate is around 50 percent.
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