Rwanda-Marburg Virus/End
Kigali, Rwanda - Dec 20, 2024 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Building of Rwandan Ministry of Health
2. Various of press conference in progress
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Sabin Nsanzimana, Rwandan Minister of Health:
"So Marburg is over, according to WHO guidelines. It took us 42 days since the last patient tested negative and discharged from treatment center. We've been counting days. So last night, at midnight exactly, was the end of the 42nd day. Therefore, we declare Marburg over in Rwanda."
4. Attendees applauding
5. Sign reading "Together, We defeated Marburg"
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Brian Chirombo, WHO Representative in Rwanda (starting with shot 5):
"Today, we gather to mark a monumental triumph, the official declaration of the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak in Rwanda. This is not just a milestone; it is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Rwandan people, to the strength of country leadership, the bravery of the healthcare workers, and the transformative power of collaboration and partnership."
7. Various of virus information display board
Rwanda - Recent (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
8. Doctor treating patient
9. Woman having her body temperature checked
10. Medical worker, residents waiting outside clinic
11. Medical worker, patients in hospital
Kigali, Rwanda - Dec 20, 2024 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
12. SOUNDBITE (English) Brian Chirombo, WHO Representative in Rwanda (starting with shots 9-11):
"WHO also deployed 39 AVoHC-SURGE (African Volunteers Health Corps - Strengthening and Utilizing Response Groups for Emergencies) experts from the governments of Uganda, Liberia and Sierra Leone, and this was the largest deployment of first responders ever."
13. Attendees
14. Nsanzimana shaking hands with attendees
Rwanda on Friday announced the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak, initially declared on Sept. 27 this year.
The announcement, by Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana at a press conference in the capital Kigali on Friday, follows 42 consecutive days with no new cases after the discharge of the last confirmed patient, meeting World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.
According to a statement by the Ministry of Health, the outbreak resulted in 66 confirmed cases, including 15 deaths and 51 recoveries.
"So Marburg is over, according to WHO guidelines. It took us 42 days since the last patient tested negative and discharged from treatment center. We've been counting days. So last night, at midnight exactly, was the end of the 42nd day. Therefore, we declare Marburg over in Rwanda," said the minister.
Brian Chirombo, the WHO representative to Rwanda, commended the country's efforts in managing the epidemic.
"Today, we gather to mark a monumental triumph, the official declaration of the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak in Rwanda. This is not just a milestone; it is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Rwandan people, to the strength of country leadership, the bravery of the healthcare workers, and the transformative power of collaboration and partnership," said Chirombo.
From the onset of the outbreak, Rwanda activated its pandemic response swiftly. A 24/7 command post was established to oversee all aspects of containment, including surveillance, testing, case management, vaccination, risk communication, and community engagement, according to the health ministry statement.
This effort was strengthened by nearly 60 WHO experts -- including 20 leading viral hemorrhagic fever specialists -- who worked alongside local and regional professionals to bring the outbreak under control.
"WHO also deployed 39 AVoHC-SURGE (African Volunteers Health Corps - Strengthening and Utilizing Response Groups for Emergencies) experts from the governments of Uganda, Liberia and Sierra Leone, and this was the largest deployment of first responders ever," said the WHO official.
According to the WHO, Rwanda's response to the Marburg virus serves as a global benchmark for managing future viral outbreaks.
The Marburg virus, a highly infectious pathogen with a fatality rate of up to 88 percent, causes hemorrhagic fever. Symptoms, including high fever and severe headache, typically appear within a week of exposure.
It belongs to the same virus family as Ebola, according to the WHO.
Rwanda-Marburg Virus/End
Dateline : Dec 20, 2024/Recent
Location : Rwanda
Duration : 2'01
Kigali, Rwanda - Dec 20, 2024 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Building of Rwandan Ministry of Health
2. Various of press conference in progress
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Sabin Nsanzimana, Rwandan Minister of Health:
"So Marburg is over, according to WHO guidelines. It took us 42 days since the last patient tested negative and discharged from treatment center. We've been counting days. So last night, at midnight exactly, was the end of the 42nd day. Therefore, we declare Marburg over in Rwanda."
4. Attendees applauding
5. Sign reading "Together, We defeated Marburg"
6. SOUNDBITE (English) Brian Chirombo, WHO Representative in Rwanda (starting with shot 5):
"Today, we gather to mark a monumental triumph, the official declaration of the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak in Rwanda. This is not just a milestone; it is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Rwandan people, to the strength of country leadership, the bravery of the healthcare workers, and the transformative power of collaboration and partnership."
7. Various of virus information display board
Rwanda - Recent (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
8. Doctor treating patient
9. Woman having her body temperature checked
10. Medical worker, residents waiting outside clinic
11. Medical worker, patients in hospital
Kigali, Rwanda - Dec 20, 2024 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland)
12. SOUNDBITE (English) Brian Chirombo, WHO Representative in Rwanda (starting with shots 9-11):
"WHO also deployed 39 AVoHC-SURGE (African Volunteers Health Corps - Strengthening and Utilizing Response Groups for Emergencies) experts from the governments of Uganda, Liberia and Sierra Leone, and this was the largest deployment of first responders ever."
13. Attendees
14. Nsanzimana shaking hands with attendees
Rwanda on Friday announced the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak, initially declared on Sept. 27 this year.
The announcement, by Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana at a press conference in the capital Kigali on Friday, follows 42 consecutive days with no new cases after the discharge of the last confirmed patient, meeting World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.
According to a statement by the Ministry of Health, the outbreak resulted in 66 confirmed cases, including 15 deaths and 51 recoveries.
"So Marburg is over, according to WHO guidelines. It took us 42 days since the last patient tested negative and discharged from treatment center. We've been counting days. So last night, at midnight exactly, was the end of the 42nd day. Therefore, we declare Marburg over in Rwanda," said the minister.
Brian Chirombo, the WHO representative to Rwanda, commended the country's efforts in managing the epidemic.
"Today, we gather to mark a monumental triumph, the official declaration of the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak in Rwanda. This is not just a milestone; it is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Rwandan people, to the strength of country leadership, the bravery of the healthcare workers, and the transformative power of collaboration and partnership," said Chirombo.
From the onset of the outbreak, Rwanda activated its pandemic response swiftly. A 24/7 command post was established to oversee all aspects of containment, including surveillance, testing, case management, vaccination, risk communication, and community engagement, according to the health ministry statement.
This effort was strengthened by nearly 60 WHO experts -- including 20 leading viral hemorrhagic fever specialists -- who worked alongside local and regional professionals to bring the outbreak under control.
"WHO also deployed 39 AVoHC-SURGE (African Volunteers Health Corps - Strengthening and Utilizing Response Groups for Emergencies) experts from the governments of Uganda, Liberia and Sierra Leone, and this was the largest deployment of first responders ever," said the WHO official.
According to the WHO, Rwanda's response to the Marburg virus serves as a global benchmark for managing future viral outbreaks.
The Marburg virus, a highly infectious pathogen with a fatality rate of up to 88 percent, causes hemorrhagic fever. Symptoms, including high fever and severe headache, typically appear within a week of exposure.
It belongs to the same virus family as Ebola, according to the WHO.
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Published : 2024-12-21 04:35
Last Modified : 2024-12-21 16:43:13
Source : China Global Television Network (CGTN)
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