Dr. Zayan Firou

Academic Chair of Emergency Medicine at African Health Sciences University and King Faisal Hospital (Rwanda) and Senior Advisor to the Rwandan Ministry of Health, with experience shaping national emergency systems and WHO policy on equitable access to emergency care.

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Nov 1, 2025 • 0sec

Episode 215: Marburg Virus and Global EM

Dr. Zayan Firou, an expert in emergency medicine from Rwanda, shares insights from the country's Marburg virus outbreak. He recounts how the initial cluster of cases highlighted the vulnerability of healthcare workers and led to tragic fatalities. Notably, rapid access to experimental therapies and vaccines significantly impacted the outbreak's outcome, reducing the fatality rate. Dr. Firou emphasizes the need for resilient healthcare systems, local production of vaccines, and the importance of equity in emergency care to prepare for future global threats.

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