An outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda has resulted in eight deaths and 26 identified cases, primarily affecting healthcare workers in Kigali. This is the first detection of the virus in the country, which has a high fatality rate and no approved vaccine or antiviral treatment. Marburg virus is transmitted from fruit bats and spreads through bodily fluids. The WHO is prioritizing vaccine development, with trials already underway. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)