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Africa CDC welcomes the signing of the Declaration of Principles on 19 July 2025 between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River Alliance/M23. Africa CDC echoes the ...
A Ugandan scientist's trail camera footage has revealed new insights into how the deadly Marburg virus may spread through bat ...
The vaccines are intended to be developed for use against Marburg virus and Sudan ebolavirus, two hemorrhagic fevers in the same family as the Ebola virus ...
A 25-year-old local scientist captured rare footage showing how one of the world’s deadliest viruses could jump from bats to ...
The meeting included a discussion of thimerosal, a mercury-based preservative and longtime target of the anti-vaccine world. It was removed from nearly all U.S. vaccines in 2001.
The CDC has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda due to an outbreak of the Marburg virus. The agency will also screen travelers from Rwanda.
What is Marburg virus disease? Marburg virus disease is a rare and severe viral hemorrhagic (i.e. bleeding) fever that impacts people and other primates, including monkeys and apes, per the CDC.
The US announced they would be screening travelers entering our country from Rwanda for the Marburg virus this week. The CDC will begin health entry screenings on anyone coming from East Africa to ...
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
HEALTH What is the Marburg virus and why will the US CDC test travelers from Rwanda? The African country is experiencing one of the biggest outbreaks of the disease, and other countries are taking ...
Marburg virus is a rare but severe hemorrhagic fever that can lead to serious illness and death, according to the CDC. Apart from fever, other symptoms can include rash and severe bleeding.
U.S. health officials announced Monday that all passengers flying from Rwanda to the United States will soon be screened for the Ebola-like Marburg virus.