A year ago, Rwanda faced its first outbreak of Marburg virus. Dr. Tsion Firew remembers how scared she was — and how that didn't stop her from playing a key role in the remarkably effective response.

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The Marburg virus, often referred to as the “bleeding eye” virus, is currently causing concern as it circulates in Rwanda. With a high mortality rate and alarming symptoms, health officials are urging ...

Dr. Tsion Firew, an emergency physician in Kigali, recalls the terrifying early days of Rwanda's Marburg outbreak and how she played a part in the response that changed its course.

Marburg virus disease has killed 11 people and sickened 25 others in Rwanda, which declared an outbreak on Sept. 27. Similar to Ebola, the rare but very severe illness can be fatal in up to 88% of ...

Two individuals in Germany who were transported from Hamburg Central Station to the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) on Wednesday for precautionary examinations have tested negative ...

U.S. health officials are planning to screen travelers from Rwanda amid the outbreak of the Marburg virus in the country, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Monday.

Kazakhstan is setting a new international trend by requiring all inbound visitors to its countries to undergo a Marburg Virus scan. The Marburg virus disease (MVD) belongs to the same viral family as ...

NEW YORK -- New York state and city health officials are monitoring for Marburg virus following an outbreak in Rwanda. Travelers arriving from Rwanda will be screened at John F. Kennedy International ...

As health officials work furiously to stem the spread of Marburg virus in Rwanda, U.S. health officials announced Monday that all passengers flying from that country to the United States will soon be ...