Overview

• 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.