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 Joan Mbabazi
Joan Mbabazi
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World No Alcohol Day: 10 ways alcohol is destroying your life
A community health worker interacts with a pregnant woman with her husband at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health
How Rwanda’s family planning methods transformed maternal, child health
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District. The government is distributing the first-ever comprehensive Rwandan Sign Language Dictionary (RSLD).
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Rwanda starts distributing sign language dictionary
Faculty members of the Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) and the graduating class of 2024 (front row) pose for a group photo after completing their four-year residency in Kigali on Friday, September 27. Courtesy Photo
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Rwanda’s eye care workforce reaches 30
A teacher helps people with disabilities who are visually impaired students at Masaka in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Health
Ten strategies to ensure inclusivity for people with hearing, visual impairments
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says that WHO is scaling up its support and will work with the government of Rwanda to stop the spread of Marburg virus disease.
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Marburg: WHO says to scale up support to Rwanda in virus fight
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What you should know about Marburg virus disease
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Rwanda confirms Marburg outbreak, steps up preventive measures
Health worker conducts Mpox vaccination activity in Rubavu District. According to RBC,  Rwanda has confirmed six cases of mpox to date. Courtesy
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How is Rwanda faring in fight against mpox?
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) during an eye screening exercise in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health
The evolution of Rwanda’s eye care system
Children playing during an event at KCC. Experts warn that without immediate intervention, childhood obesity could escalate into a national public health crisis. Craish Bahizi
Health
Urban lifestyles fuel rising childhood obesity in Rwanda
The world commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy.
Health
Mental health: How to recognise warning signs of suicide, address risks
The Ministry of Health on September 19 announced that it launched an mpox vaccination campaign for health workers, cross-border business operators, hospitality workers, and other high-risk groups.  Courtesy
Health
RBC confirms two new mpox cases, says sexual contact main driver of virus
Rwandan civil engineer Lisa Umutoni received the Young Civil Engineer Award by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), South Carolina Section  on September 13. Courtesy
Women
Rwandan woman wins 'Young Civil Engineer Award' in South Carolina
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana during the signing of agreements at the Pan-African
Surgical Healthcare Forum in Kigali on September 17. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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African leaders commit to transform surgical care 
Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana.
Health
Equitable surgical healthcare: Minister advocates for impact-driven reforms
Dr. Jean-Damascène Iyamuremye, the Director of Psychiatric Care at RBC revealed that in Rwanda, the suicide rate was estimated at 5.6 per 100,000 people in 2019.
Health
Suicide: What can be done to check the surge in cases?
WHO announced on Friday, September 13, the first-ever authorisation for a vaccine against mpox for adult. Internet
Africa
WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine to boost response in Africa

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