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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
According to RBC, more than 2,000 people are treated for animal bites each year across the country, and at least one person dies annually. File
Health
Missing dog data stalls rabies elimination efforts
Rwanda's envoy to Brazil, Lawrence Manzi, and REMA Deputy CEO, Faustin Munyazikwiye, during COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on November 13. Courtesy
Environment
COP30 negotiators warn of slow progress on critical agenda items
Participants pose for a group photo at Zipline Centre in Muhanga District. Courtesy
Featured
A dive into Rwanda’s drone-powered vaccine distribution system
People use a public washroom at Nyirangarama.  Rwanda will join the world to marks World Toilet Day on November 19.
Rwanda
What will it take to have communal toilets in Kigali's public buildings? 
An artist's impression of the National Veterinary Reference Laboratory, a high-security biosafety level three (BSL-3) facility, that is under construction in Rubirizi, Kicukiro Distict. Courtesy
Health
Rwanda to set up $24m lab to detect, respond to zoonotic diseases
The centre is a controlled testing unit that simulates real environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity.
Featured
Impact of Kigali-based ACES’ testing chamber on cooling technology in Africa
Olivier Ishimwe, Grace Ineza Umuhoza, Jean-Bosco Nkurunziza, Eva Peace Mukayiranga, and Sandra Isingizwe.
Environment
Six demands Rwandan environmental activists are pushing at COP30
A view of GAMICO Bashyamba mine in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Economy
Why global investors should not miss Rwanda Mining Week
Panelists engage in a discussion at the opening of the Vaccine Cold-Chain Symposium in Kigali on Monday, November 17. COURTESY
Health
Cold-chain upgrades pave way for vaccination at health posts
The three-day event brings together over 200 scientists, engineers, researchers, health policymakers, industry experts, and private-sector innovators. courtesy
Featured
Rwanda hosts vaccine cold-chain symposium
A segment of Bugesera industrial park in Bugesera District. Courtesy
Economy
Rising investor confidence fuels development of 10 industrial parks
A medic conducts EBOLA  vaccination exercise in Rubavu on December 8, 2019. File
Featured
Africa’s vaccine revolution: Why cold-chain innovation matters more than ever
Members of Lions Clubs International continue mobilising funds to support children with diabetes and cancer in Rwanda.
Health
RGB boss commends charity mobilising funds for children with diabetes, cancer
Rwandan delegation presented the country's enhanced Climate Action Plan  at the ongoing 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. Courtesy
Environment
Rwanda turns to innovative financing to sustain biodiversity and resilience
Officials, trainers and participants pose for a photo after the opening session of the workshop in Kigali. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured
UNILAK-China project offers training on hazard monitoring
Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye speaks during the ongoing 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil. Courtesy
Environment
COP30: Rwanda reports progress on Paris Agreement implementation
Telesphore Ndabamenye, Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources (C), and other officials look at the newly unveiled fertiliser product in Bugsesera on Monday, November 10. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured
Rwanda Fertilizer Company launches customised blends to boost yields
Workers on duty during the construction works to upgrade of the road that started in Jali Sector
Infrastructure
Grassroots funding fuels Kigali’s road upgrades

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