The World Health Organization speaks of “encouraging news” in the fight against the deadly Marburg virus. Because Rwanda has now started the ‘world’s first clinical trial’ for the treatment. The drug Remdesivir, which was used to treat Covid-19, is used.
The Marburg virus is from the same family of pathogens as the Ebola virus. It spreads among people through close contact or through direct contact with bodily fluids. Symptoms of Marburg disease include high fever and severe headache, followed later by diarrhea, vomiting and bleeding.
Very high mortality rate
According to the WHO, mortality is up to 88 percent. To date, there are no officially recognized vaccinations or antiviral treatments.
But now that’s going to change. The clinical trials are the result of preparatory work by around 200 researchers, health ministries and global partners from 17 countries over the past two years, the WHO said in a post on the short message platform X.
Recent outbreak in Rwanda under control
According to the local Ministry of Health, no fewer than 58 infections with the life-threatening Marburg virus were confirmed in Rwanda between the end of September and last Thursday. 13 people died. On Thursday, the African Union’s health watchdog said the outbreak had been brought under control.
Source: Krone
I am an experienced and passionate journalist with a strong track record in news website reporting. I specialize in technology coverage, breaking stories on the latest developments and trends from around the world. Working for Today Times Live has given me the opportunity to write thought-provoking pieces that have caught the attention of many readers.
