Case Review

In 2024, Universal Air Evac successfully conducted a repatriation flight for a 2-year-old child. The journey began in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and concluded in Stockholm, Sweden, where the patient was safely handed over to receiving medical personnel.

In October, Rwanda reported that it was facing a significant public health challenge with a reported 62 cases of Marburg virus disease (MVD). This unfortunately led to 15 deaths and put the entire country on alert for this highly contagious and historically dangerous disease. The situation is serious, and proactive measures are essential.