Anselme Shyaka

The Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak in Rwanda underscores the serious threat posed by zoonotic diseases. These pathogens, which are transmitted between animals and humans through direct contact or environmental factors, result in an estimated 2.4 billion infections and 2.2 million deaths annually1. MVD, which originates from bats, can spread rapidly to humans, with a fatality rate as high as 88%2. As of 10 October 2024, Rwanda has 58 confirmed cases of MVD, including 15 deaths3.

Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article ? This is an uncorrected proof. Citation: Shyaka A, Rujeni N, Kanyamibwa EI, Kagabo G, Fèvre EM, Quinnell RJ (2024) High prevalence of porcine cysticercosis in slaughtered pigs in Rwanda: An abattoir survey. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 18(10): e0012598.

Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article ? This is an uncorrected proof. Citation: Uwibambe E, Shyaka A, Niyotwagira E, Mutoniwase J, Fèvre EM, Quinnell RJ, et al. (2024) The Vicious Worm education tool improves the knowledge of community health workers on Taenia solium cysticercosis in Rwanda. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 18(4): e0012140.