The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has commended the United States government for its decisive action to lift the Level 3 (reconsider non-essential travel) warning for travellers to Rwanda where the Marburg virus outbreak was announced on September 27.
According to an Africa CDC spokesperson, the travel ban restricted movement of American citizens to Rwanda. It also dealt a significant economic blow to the nation as it marshalled resources to confront the complex and high-risk outbreak.
“This decision underscores Rwanda’s remarkable achievements in exceptional leadership and innovative management in the containment of the Marburg outbreak. It affirms the nation’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding public…
















