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Joan Mbabazi

Joan Mbabazi

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for increased funding and support for the response to the mpox outbreak.

WHO calls for urgent action to address mpox surge in 17 African nations

Wednesday, August 07, 2024

Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

World Breastfeeding Week: Essential tips for effective nursing

Wednesday, August 07, 2024

The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New
Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Mpox – an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.

Understanding mpox: Symptoms, transmission, prevention and more

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

One of hundreds of churches that have been closed by Rwanda Governance Board for not meeting required standards after the inspection on Thursday, August 1. Courtesy.

Closure of non-compliant faith-based organisations: What are the essential requirements?

Friday, August 02, 2024

Community Health Workers educating elders about intestinal worms prevention at Baro Centre, Rususa Cell in Kamegeri Sector, Nyamagabe District

Community efforts against deadly intestinal worms paying off in Rwanda

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. Rwanda confirmed two cases of mpox on Saturday, July 27, the first outbreak of the infection in the country.

Rwanda ‘well-prepared’ to handle mpox outbreak, says health official

Saturday, July 27, 2024

A health worker conducting screening on noncommunicable diseases during the car-free day. Rwanda will join the rest of the world to mark World Hepatitis Day On Sunda, July 28.

World Hepatitis Day: How is Rwanda tackling liver inflammation?

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Gospel musician Arsene Tuyiringire, commonly known as Arsene Tuyi.

Arsene Tuyi's Summer live recording returns in August

Thursday, July 25, 2024

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

Healthy pregnancy diet reduces risk of childhood autism – new study

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Vanessa Umuhoza Gashumba is one of two Members of Parliament elected on Tuesday, July 16 to represent the youth. Courtesy

Who is Vanessa Umuhoza, the new female youth MP

Saturday, July 20, 2024

A voter from electoral college of youth representatives casts her vote for two parliamentary representatives in the Chamber of Deputies in Gasabo District. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Youth MPs election: Insights from a local observer

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) General Director Bahati during the launch of Primary school exams on Monday, July 8. Courtesy

Exams' body reassures candidates ahead of general elections

Tuesday, July 09, 2024

FAWE girls school students during a presentation of what they learnt in sciences. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda at 30: The evolution of education

Tuesday, July 09, 2024

Candidates do the 2023-2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) during the launch at Groupe Scolaire Gisozi in Gasabo District, on July 8.

PHOTOS: Minister launches PLE, says eligible students will be facilitated to vote

Monday, July 08, 2024

A group photos of guests, winners, participants and sponsors of the Best of Rwanda coffee competition after the event

FEATURED - Best of Rwanda 2024: Celebrating excellence in Rwandan coffee

Sunday, July 07, 2024

Forty-five students from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Rwanda received their Mathematical Sciences and Data Science degrees in Kigali on June 28. Courtesy

FEATURED: 45 AIMS Rwanda students graduate, encouraged to be future job creators

Monday, July 01, 2024

CEO of Rwanda Development Board, Francis Gatare, and Managing Director of Life Care Rwanda, Ali Manji tour the medical facility launched on Wednesday, June 26. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimana

FEATURED: Life Care Rwanda opens to offer specialised services, limit travels abroad for healthcare

Friday, June 28, 2024