Marburg virus disease
There's currently a Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda. If you've travelled to Rwanda or have come in close contact with someone who has travelled to Rwanda, monitor yourself for symptoms. If you develop symptoms, contact your local public health authority immediately.
If you're planning to travel to Rwanda, please consult the travel health notice.
Surveillance
How does Canada monitor Marburg outbreaks?
Marburg virus disease has been nationally notifiable in Canada since 2000.
As a nationally notifiable disease, Marburg virus disease cases are reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada through national surveillance systems:
- Canadian Notifiable Disease Surveillance System - contains basic epidemiologic data dating back to 1924.
The Agency also works closely with its national and international partners, including the World Health Organization, to track Marburg outbreaks.
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