Rwanda begins Marburg virus vaccine trials as death toll rises

In Rwanda, the Marburg virus has already killed 12 people in two weeks. The country has begun distributing 700 doses of a vaccine that is still in the testing phase. This is the first time it has been developed during an outbreak in Africa. Meanwhile, more than 17 million people in Mozambique will go to the polls on Wednesday. We take a look at the main contenders vying for the country’s top spot. Finally, reusable sanitary napkins are not only good for the environment but also for some women in Kenya as a way to avoid the hassle of walking the streets of Mombasa.



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