A deadly outbreak of the Marburg virus, also known as the ‘bleeding eye virus,’ has claimed the lives of 15 people in Rwanda. With hundreds more believed to be infected, 17 countries have issued travel advisories for their citizens.

The bleeding eye virus or the Marburg disease has killed 15 people so far in Rwanda. This highly infectious pathogen is similar to the Ebola virus and causes bleeding from eyes, nose and mouth. One of the 'deadliest' virus,

The bleeding eye virus, commonly known as Marburg, has claimed the lives of 15 people and left hundreds infected in Rwanda, East Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared it an epidemic last year,

At least 15 people have died in Rwanda from an outbreak of Marburg virus disease, which is usually fatal without treatment

Travel Health Pro, a platform run by the UK Health Security, has issued an advisory to travelers to reduce the spread of bleeding eye virus in several countries, including Rwanda, Central Africa Republic, Burundi, Congo, Gabon, Uganda, Brazil, Kenya, Bolivia, Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Panama, and Guyana.

With at least 15 fatalities and hundreds of infections reported across 17 African countries, including Rwanda, health officials are urging travellers to exercise caution.

The Marburg virus, which causes bleeding from the eyes, nose, and mouth, can be fatal in up to 90% of those infected

The deadly Marburg virus disease (MVD) is reportedly on the spread in Africa, claiming 15 lives in Rwanda, and prompting countries like the US and the UK to issue warnings to its citizens planning to visit the continent.