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Rwanda’s Health Minister Dr. Dr Sabin Nsanzimana points to progress in controlling the #Marburg outbreak, assuring that measures are in place to safeguard travellers and conference attendees.

Together we shall contain the Marburg Virus outbreak!

We believe that this is the first time patients with Marburg virus have been extubated in Africa, these patients would have died in previous outbreaks. This reflects the work Rwanda has done over the years to strengthen the health system, to develop capacity in critical care and

Field Epidemiologists graduates and trainees are playing a big role in this #MVD National response. We are safe because of you and other differents frontliners and partners! In the picture #FETP graduate Muhire Andrew with MOH Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana and DG WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

The link of the #Marburg outbreak in #Rwanda has been traced to fruit bats, with efforts underway to limit human-bat interactions and reduce zoonotic risks through the "One Health" approach. #AfricaResponds #NewPublicHealthOrder

After investigating the origin of the Marburg virus disease, it was discovered that fruit bats were responsible for its spread. The index case was found to have worked in a mine where these bats reside. To address this, a wall has been installed in the mine to separate the

Killing bats would create additional problems, as they play a crucial role in controlling diseases spread by mosquitoes and other insects. They are also useful in pollination in agriculture. There are many types of bats, but those that harbor the Marburg virus are known to

Our #FETP graduates and residents are supporting the national & districts command posts in case investigations,contact tracing, data collection and analysis for decision making. They are also involved in IPC, development of MVD SOPs, guidelines & training of health care providers

The US CDC Principal Deputy Director @nirav_uscdc and his delegation visited Rwanda Biomedical Centre and UR-CMHS-SPH to discuss the vital role of the #FETP program in the Marburg response. Residents also highlighted transformative projects they’ve led during their training.

The #Marburg outbreak in #Rwanda 🇷🇼 is over! A comprehensive response by government, supported by World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, helped curb the outbreak. Although the outbreak has ended, World Health Organization (WHO) continues to work closely with national authorities to maintain critical measures to help swiftly

#FETP Frontline Program today graduated 44 Wildlife and human health surveillance officers from Nyagatare and Ruhango Districts. This training is part of Rwanda's broader efforts to strengthen public health systems and ensure rapid, effective responses to potential outbreaks.

Congratulation to our #FETP graduate Olivier NSEKUYE for his thesis publication entitled: Indoor residual spraying uptake and its effect on malaria morbidity in Ngoma district, Eastern province of Rwanda, 2018–2021. Click on the link link.springer.com/article/10.118…

We are excited to celebrate the graduation of 19 health professionals from the FETP Intermediate Tier today! These committed graduates applied their skills in outbreak investigations, surveillance system evaluations, and dataset analysis. Congratulations to all!

Proud moment for the Rwanda Field Epidemiology Training Program #FETP! Honored with the CDC Director's Award for Excellence in Outbreak Response! Huge thanks to our graduates, residents, and all stakeholders for their vital roles! Continue to save lives, one outbreak at a time!

Proud moment from Kigali! At the 2025 FETP International Night, Rwanda Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) received the CDC Director’s Award for Excellence in Outbreak Investigations & Response! 🇷🇼👏 A true African success story. Thank you @AFENET for your continued

Turabashimira byimazeyo uruhare mwabigizemo kuva Rwanda #FETP Epidemiology itangira mu Rwanda! Ubufatanye namwe bwazanye impinduka ifatika mu guhangana no gukumira ibyorezo mu Rwanda no hanze yarwo! Mwarakoze!

Thrilled to welcome 20 new trainees of the MSc #FETP! Today's Induction Day offered an overview of the program, expectations, and key partners: Rwanda Biomedical Centre, @UniRwanda, CDC & @AFENET—it's a strong start to building our future public health leaders!

Another great publication from our #FETP graduate Olivier NSEKUYE: "Refining Early Detection of Marburg Virus Disease in Rwanda: Leveraging Predictive Symptom Clusters to Enhance Case Definitions." sciencedirect.com/science/articl… Proud of this important contribution to public health!