In Rwanda, the Marburg virus has already killed 12 people in two weeks. The country has started distributing 700 doses of a vaccine that's still in the testing phase. This is the first time it will be deployed during an outbreak in Africa. Meanwhile, more than 17 million people in Mozambique will go to the polls on Wednesday. We take a look at the main contenders vying for the country's top position. Finally, reusable sanitary pads are not only good for the environment but also for some women in Kenya, as a way to avoid the hardship of begging in the streets of Mombasa.
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Rwanda starts vaccine trials for Marburg virus as death toll climbs
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