Measures to prevent the spread of the new virus are also being strengthened in Uzbekistan

On September 29 of this year, the World Health Organization registered Marburg hemorrhagic fever in Rwanda, located on the African continent. This was reported by the Sanitary Epidemiology Committee.

As of September 28 this year, a total of 26 confirmed cases, including six deaths, have been recorded in seven out of 30 districts in Rwanda. The WHO assesses the risk of this epidemic as very high at the national level, high at the regional level, and low at the global level.

To prevent the spread of Marburg virus fever and enhance precautionary measures, vigilance at sanitary checkpoints (SNP) operating at border crossing points has been increased in the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as in many other countries worldwide.

To prevent Marburg fever:

• Timely identify patients suspected of hemorrhagic fever and isolate them.
• Ensure healthcare workers take standard precautions when interacting with suspected patients, including full use of personal protective equipment to prevent infection spread.
• Avoid contact with the blood and body fluids of suspected patients, as well as contaminated surfaces.
• Improve the qualifications of medical personnel regarding disease etiology, clinical symptoms, laboratory diagnosis, and prevention methods.
• Implement safe injection practices, ensure proper use of personal protective equipment, decontaminate reusable medical devices, and safely dispose of waste.
• Increase public awareness about the infection through systematic explanatory and promotional activities.

"At this point, we inform our citizens that there is no reason for serious concern," the message states.

It is worth noting that earlier reports indicated that due to the Marburg virus in Kazakhstan, police in the German city of Hamburg partially closed the main station because of the possibility that an infected individual had arrived on one of the trains.