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World Health Organization study finds no evidence linking mobile phone use to brain cancer. Internet
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WHO study finds no evidence linking mobile phone use to brain cancer

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
The Volcano Belt Water Supply System Project is set to provide access to clean water in Musanze, Nyabihu and Rubavu districts. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana
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Over 350,000 to get clean water in volcanic region

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Rwandans in Angola raise funds for DusangireLunch campaign that aims at supporting schoolfeeding. Courtesy
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Rwandans in Angola raise funds for DusangireLunch campaign

Monday, September 02, 2024
A student washes hands at Groupe Scolaire Rugando in Kimihurura Sector Gasabo District. Sam Ngendahimana
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Students urged on Mpox preventive guidelines as schools resume

Monday, September 02, 2024
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VOX POP: Rwandans share mixed reactions on surrogacy law

Sunday, September 01, 2024
DR Congo reported 35 new Mpox-related deaths.
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Congo reports 35 new Mpox deaths

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Students have meal through schoolfeeding programme at Groupe Scolaire Ayabaraya in Kicukiro district on Monday, February 28. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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School feeding campaigns reduce dropout rates, spurs community engagement

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Dr Mihigo (Left) meets President Paul Kagame in June during the early days of his WHO Africa candidacy.
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Dr. Mihigo calls WHO Africa candidacy a "lifetime experience" despite loss

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO’s Director General stressed the urgency of the situation, stating that the Mpox outbreaks in DR Congo
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Mpox: WHO launches global response plan

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Children enjoying a nutritious meal at an Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) in Nyamasheke District, thanks to the “Gikuriro Kuri Bose” programme that aims to combat stunting. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
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Inside Rwanda's five-year plan to halve child stunting

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Germany will donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses from its military stocks.
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Germany to donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses to Africa

Monday, August 26, 2024
Domitilla Mukantaganzwa, Chairperson of the Rwanda Law Reform Commission (RLRC).
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Experts weigh in after Govt codifies surrogacy

Sunday, August 25, 2024
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Africa (CDC) has cautioned countries to be more vigilant on Mpox spread.
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Africa CDC warns countries to be vigilant as mpox spreads to 13 countries

Sunday, August 25, 2024
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Rwanda steps up mpox response, says health minister

Friday, August 23, 2024
Dr Richard Mihigo, Senior Director at Gavi, speaks to the media.
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Vaccine shortage impedes Africa’s mpox response, warns Dr Mihigo

Friday, August 23, 2024
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WHO issues guidelines for mpox emergency response

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Bavarian Nordic, a key player in vaccine production in Denmark, partnered with Africa CDC to boost local vaccine manufacturing capabilities.
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Africa CDC, Bavarian Nordic to boost mpox vaccine production in Africa

Monday, August 19, 2024
The percentage of people holding discriminatory attitudes toward individuals living with HIV has significantly decreased, now hovering around or below 10%.
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HIV-related stigma decreases in Rwanda - report

Monday, August 19, 2024
Tamu Tamu Heat Spices Ltd, and Hlaal White Vinegar produced by Cheeter Group Ltd. Courtesy
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Rwanda FDA suspends two vinegar brands

Saturday, August 17, 2024
Pakistan’s health ministry confirmed a case of mpox. Internet
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Mpox detected in Pakistan

Saturday, August 17, 2024