Due to the continued spread of Marburg, Mpox, and Oropouche, which has already impacted 17 nations, a travel alert has been issued for British citizens.
In Rwanda, another illness known as the Marburg virus—which is also called the “bleeding eyes” virus because of one of its symptoms—has killed 15 people, and hundreds more are thought to be sick.
There are concerns that this fatal illness, which has a 50/50 chance of fatality, may soon spread to other African countries that are already coping with epidemics.
Burundi, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Uganda, and Kenya have also reported cases of Mpox clade 1.
Although there is still little danger to the UK, Travel Health Pro advises visitors to and from the nation to use additional care.
Since there isn’t a pre-travel mpox vaccination in the UK, it’s advised that individuals speak with a healthcare provider before departing to determine their suitability for travel.
