Rwanda Remains Open to Tourists During Marburg Virus Outbreak

Based on the Ministry of Health guidelines, the Republic of Rwanda's Development Board provided the following update on Marburg Virus Disease (MVD).

This viral hemorrhagic fever has claimed 12 lives from 41 cases over the past month.

As of October 4, 2024, no travel restrictions are currently in place, and all key tourist destinations, including Volcanoes National Park, Akagera National Park, Gishwati Mukura National Park, and Nyungwe National Park, are fully operational.

However, at points of entry, visitors should expect routine temperature checks and the provision of hand sanitizing stations at airports and other border crossings.

All people exiting Rwanda will undergo an MVD symptom screening questionnaire to ensure their well-being and the safety of others.

And tourists to this African country are advised to remain vigilant and practice good personal hygiene, such as avoiding close contact with individuals displaying symptoms such as high fever or severe headaches.

The U.S. CDC published an updated travel advisory on October 3, 2024, highlighting actions to prevent contracting MVD while visiting Rwanda.

As of today, no approved MVD vaccines are available.