As we approach the end of another busy year, we are pleased to share the latest updates regarding the 4th Global NCD Alliance Forum.
Marburg outbreak declared over
First and foremost, we are very pleased to inform you that Marburg outbreak is officially over in Rwanda. There have been no new positive cases since 30 October. The last patient was discharged on 8 November and that marked the start of a 42-day countdown, as per WHO guidelines. Read more from the WHO Regional Office for Africa here.
We fully appreciate the leadership of the Rwanda Minister of Health and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre in responding to the Marburg virus so quickly and effectively. We commend the Government’s swift response and measures they have put in place to contain the outbreak and prevent future cases.
We are pleased to be holding the Forum in Kigali this February 13-15, with pre-conferences on the 12. Rest assured, we will continue to monitor closely the situation together with our partners and health authorities, and will update you should the situation change.
Programme update
Following the Forum postponement, the programme has been re-confirmed and further strengthened with new speakers, ensuring an even more powerful platform for advancing the NCD response.
The updated programme will offer a rich variety of sessions, including pre-conferences, workshops, high-level plenaries, thematic parallels, satellite sessions, and interactive sessions in the Community Zone. There will also be many opportunities to engage through social events and networking. We are excited by the variety of NCD and global health issues covered in the programme, as well as the breadth of organisations involved from across the NCD community.
Logistics
To help prepare for your participation, we invite you to visit the Practical Information webpage. Here you will find important information about the Forum venue, visa requirements, transportation, food, health and safety, local recommendations – and much more.
Registration
The Forum is approaching full capacity! If you are no longer able to attend, we kindly ask you to inform us as soon as possible by writing to [email protected]. This will allow us to offer your spot to other interested participants.
We wish you a happy festive season, and look forward to welcoming you in Kigali!
