Rwanda Contains Marburg Outbreak Amid Criticism of U.S. Travel Advisory
Africa CDC and Rwandan officials argue against U.S. travel warnings, emphasizing effective containment measures.
- Rwanda's Marburg outbreak has resulted in 58 confirmed cases and 13 deaths, with the situation reportedly under control.
- The U.S. issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda, suggesting Americans reconsider non-essential travel due to the outbreak.
- Africa CDC and Rwandan officials criticized the U.S. decision, arguing it was made without consultation and punishes Rwanda's transparency.
- Rwanda has received 700 trial vaccine doses from the Sabin Vaccine Institute, with over 200 people vaccinated so far.
- Strict monitoring and exit screening are in place in Rwanda to prevent the virus's spread, with no new cases reported for two consecutive days.