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A microscopic image of the Marburg virus
A microscopic image of the Marburg virus

Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda - Situation Summary

Marburg virus disease (Marburg) is a rare but severe hemorrhagic fever, similar to Ebola, that can cause serious illness and death. The Republic of Rwanda has confirmed more than 60 cases of Marburg associated with hospitals in Kigali, including some deaths. This is the country's first Marburg virus outbreak.

Currently, no cases of Marburg related to this outbreak have been reported outside of Rwanda. As of October 21, 2024, the risk to the United States from the Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda is low.

Learn more about the current situation in Rwanda and how CDC is supporting the outbreak response.

World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (November 18 - 24)

Antimicrobial resistance (AR or AMR) is an urgent global public health threat that can affect anyone, anywhere, at any stage of life. CDC works with partners around the world to help countries improve their ability to identify and combat AR in healthcare settings.

Join CDC and global partners for a free webinar on November 19 from 7:30 – 9:00 AM EST titled: The Race Against Antimicrobial Resistance in Neonates: Insights on Data, Infection Prevention, and Stewardship. Spanish and French interpretation will be available.

You can also download and share materials to promote AR awareness in the U.S. and globally this week.

The Global Antibiotic Stewardship Evaluation Tool for Inpatient Healthcare Facilities

Antibiotic stewardship refers to coordinated efforts and activities to improve the use of antibiotics.

To help facilities evaluate their antibiotic stewardship activities, CDC and global partners have developed the Global Antibiotic Stewardship Evaluation Tool (G-ASET) for Inpatient Healthcare Facilities. This tool helps facilities identify areas for improvement in their facility's stewardship activities so that they can take action to address them.

The G-ASET has been implemented in multiple countries so far.

Using Whole Genome Sequencing in India to Combat AR Threats

Through the Global Action in Healthcare Network (GAIHN) – a part of our Global Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory and Response Network — CDC collaborates with Johns Hopkins University and three hospitals in India to use whole genome sequencing to combat AR threats.

Whole genome sequencing helps the GAIHN hospitals in India identify new or unusual AR mechanisms and better understand known AR mechanisms. This information informs the hospital's infection prevention and control efforts and strengthens global knowledge of AR threats to help make healthcare safer around the world.

November 19 is World Toilet Day

CDC joins global partners in celebrating World Toilet Day, a time to think about toilets and how they protect us from disease – as billions of people around the world don't have access to even basic sanitation.

In Kenya, CDC and partners have tested a new and innovative latrine technology that could improve sanitation and patient comfort in healthcare facilities in low-resource countries.

Learn about WDPB's other collaborations to increase access to water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure and practices around the world.

Global Measles Update

During 2000 - 2023, measles vaccinations saved an estimated 60 million lives. However, in 2023, more than 22 million children worldwide missed the first dose of measles vaccine.

Estimated measles cases increased by 20% during 2022 - 2023, and the number of countries with large or disruptive measles outbreaks increased from 36 to 57. Learn more in a new publication from CDC and the World Health Organization.

CDC works with countries and partners worldwide to protect people, especially children, from measles.

Can We Outsmart Disease?

Malaria remains a significant global health threat. The disease was eliminated from the US in the early 1950s, but with increasing travel, nearly 2,000 cases are imported every year.

To reduce global cases of malaria, CDC is working with partners to develop innovative and effective new approaches to prevent malaria.

Find out more about our latest efforts in episode 5 of the Netflix docuseries: What's Next? The Future with Bill Gates.

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