As cases pertaining to the deadly Marburg virus increase in Rwanda, neighboring regions of Eastern Africa have begun ramping up their surveillance along with strict health guidelines. Take a look.

Rwandan health authorities are struggling to contain the outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus, which has claimed the lives of about a dozen people. Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana said those infected are mostly healthcare workers who are usually the first responders.

An outbreak of Marburg, a contagious virus similar to Ebola, has impacted Rwanda and is causing concern of international spread.