Marburg virus disease in Rwanda: an observational study of the first 10 days of outbreak response, clinical interventions, and outcomes
Analysis of the first 10 days of Rwanda's MVD outbreak provides valuable insights into effective outbreak response, highlighting the importance of early interventions, healthcare worker protection, enhanced testing, and international collaboration. Early detection and intensive management of cases, including advanced critical care and strong laboratory infrastructure, are essential to reduce early mortality. These findings emphasize the need to strengthen healthcare systems by establishing rapid preparedness and response mechanisms before outbreaks occur and fostering international partnerships to enhance outbreak management and control.
Authors
- Jeanine Condo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8177-6286)
- Nathalie Umutoni
- Sabine Musange (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5988-8874)
- Canita Brent
- Edson Rwagasore (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5002-0829)
- Eric Seruyange (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3817-9838)
- Sanctus Musafiri
- Piero Irakiza
- Gashaija Absolomon
- Felix K. Rubuga
- Theogene Twagiramugabe
- Emmanuel C Nyabyenda
- Kelly Mwiza
- Zuki Chiwandire
- Caroline Mudereri
Institutions
- Tulane University (US)
- University of Kigali (RW)
- University of Rwanda (RW)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali (RW)
- Rwanda Military Hospital (RW)
- Rwanda Biomedical Center (RW)
- University Teaching Hospital of Butare (RW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medicine
- Published
- 2025-05-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-025-04123-w
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.98