CDC Initiates Marburg Virus Screening for Rwanda Travelers at U.S. Airports

Rwanda battles its first Marburg virus outbreak as global health agencies collaborate to contain the spread.

The CDC has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda, advising against nonessential travel due to the Marburg virus outbreak.
Rwanda's Ministry of Health reports 56 confirmed cases and 12 deaths, with the outbreak affecting eight districts.
Rwandan authorities, with international support, are implementing testing, contact tracing, and quarantine measures to control the virus.
Healthcare workers are significantly impacted, comprising 80% of confirmed cases, highlighting the virus's spread in medical settings.
Efforts to develop a vaccine are underway, with clinical trials beginning in Rwanda following the delivery of 700 vaccine doses.