The bleeding eye virus, commonly known as Marburg, has claimed the lives of 15 people and left hundreds infected in Rwanda, East Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared it an epidemic last year,

The Marburg or "bleeding eye" virus in Rwanda has killed at least 15 people so far and infected hundreds others, ever since its outbreak and spread across 17 African countries over the past two months.

At least 15 people have died in Rwanda from an outbreak of Marburg virus disease, which is usually fatal without treatment

A warning has been issued to travellers against the spread of Marburg or 'bleeding eye' virus along with mpox and Oropouche fever in several countries across the world.

The Marburg virus, which causes bleeding from the eyes, nose, and mouth, can be fatal in up to 90% of those infected

A warning has been issued for 17 countries about the spread of the Marburg virus (nicknamed the 'bleeding eye' virus), along with mpox and Oropouche fever, after the virus claimed over 15 lives.

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Hundreds of people are believed to be infected with the Marburg condition - with one of the symptoms being 'bleeding eyes'.