Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Rwanda is grappling with its first-ever Marburg virus outbreak, reporting 26 confirmed cases and 12 fatalities as of late September 2024. The highly infectious disease poses significant risks to healthcare workers and the country's fragile healthcare system. With over 80% of infections occurring among healthcare workers, the outbreak has raised concerns about transmission within healthcare facilities. The Marburg virus disease has a high case fatality rate, ranging from 24% to 88%, making prompt containment and public health measures crucial to mitigating the crisis.