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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
Saturday, September 28, 2024
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.
Health
Marburg: WHO says to scale up support to Rwanda in virus fight
Saturday, September 28, 2024
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Health
What you should know about Marburg virus disease
Friday, September 27, 2024
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Health
Rwanda confirms Marburg outbreak, steps up preventive measures
Friday, September 27, 2024
Health worker conducts Mpox vaccination activity in Rubavu District. According to RBC, Rwanda has confirmed six cases of mpox to date. Courtesy
Featured
How is Rwanda faring in fight against mpox?
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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
Monday, September 23, 2024
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
Saturday, September 21, 2024
The world commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy.
Health
Mental health: How to recognise warning signs of suicide, address risks
Saturday, September 21, 2024
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
Friday, September 20, 2024
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
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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
Health
African leaders commit to transform surgical care 
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana.
Health
Equitable surgical healthcare: Minister advocates for impact-driven reforms
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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?
Saturday, September 14, 2024
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
Saturday, September 14, 2024
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Africa
Rwanda envoy to Lesotho presents letters of credence, pledges to strengthen bilateral relations
Friday, September 13, 2024
Jaguar Bus Company suspended
Africa
Uganda: Jaguar Bus operations suspended after fatal road crash
Friday, September 13, 2024
Investigators inspect a scene of suicide incident in Kayonza District in 2020. Rwanda joined the global community on September 10 to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day.
Health
Rwanda steps up mental health efforts to combat suicide
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Since declaring mpox a medical emergency on August 13, Africa CDC has been at the forefront of coordinating efforts to assist countries in containing the outbreak. Courtesy
Health
US$600m mobilised for Africa’s mpox response
Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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