The World Health Organization reported that the world is threatened by the "Marburg" virus epidemic, which is an incurable virus and unknown to scientists.
The World Health Organization warned that there is a risk of the disease spreading to neighboring countries, as cases have been reported in Areas bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda.
She added that the risk of international spread is high, as confirmed cases have been reported in the country's capital, which has an international airport and a road network with several cities in East Africa.
Media reported. Western media reported that the Rwandan Ministry of Health confirmed the first outbreak of the virus in the country after discovering cases in 7 out of 30 provinces.
These media indicated that among the confirmed cases, more than 70% are health care workers in The capital, Kigali.
According to these means, scientists are concerned about the fact that one person suspected of being infected has left Rwanda.
She added that the origin of the virus and how it spread is unknown.
The “Marburg” virus is transmitted to Humans are transmitted by fruit bats, and it is spread between humans through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected individuals, as well as on surfaces and materials.
Symptoms of the virus include severe headaches, abdominal pain, and bleeding from the nose and mouth. To improve patient survival rates, it is used Supportive therapy (oral or intravenous rehydration) and symptomatic treatment.