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Visually impaired people with their walking sticks at Masaka in Kicukiro District. Over 80% people with disabilities identified for needed support. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Over 80% people with disabilities identified for needed support

Thursday, October 10, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on World Sight Day 2024, on October 10.

Too much screen time, staying indoors linked to myopia in children

Thursday, October 10, 2024

According to the 2023 State of Mental Health at Work survey by the Mental Health Hub, a mental health clinic based in Rwanda, more than 80 per cent of employees in East Africa experience moderate to extreme stress.

How best can employers reduce stress in the workplace?

Thursday, October 10, 2024

The Director General of The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Jean Kaseya during the official opening of Biashara Afrika 2024 in Kigali on Wednesday, October 9. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Africa CDC boss challenges ‘unfair’ US travel notice to Rwanda over Marburg

Wednesday, October 09, 2024

Medics during medical drills on epidemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital, on October 17, 2022. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is seeking US$7.7 million from October to December 2024 to support the Government of Rwanda. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

WHO seeks $7.7m to support Rwanda’s Marburg outbreak response

Wednesday, October 09, 2024

Security officers screen a woman before entering CHUK hospital in Kigali on Tuesday, October 8. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

How Marburg prevention measures are being embraced

Tuesday, October 08, 2024

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting between 5–8 per cent of children, predominantly boys.

ADHD: Understanding its effects on learning, daily life

Tuesday, October 08, 2024

A health worker during the Marburg vaccination activity in Kigali on Sunday. Rwanda, on October 6, kicked off a trial vaccination drive focused on people at highest risk of contracting Marburg virus. Courtesy

What to know about Marburg virus vaccine in use in Rwanda

Monday, October 07, 2024

Clerics during the holy communion services at REGINA PACIS catholic church in Remera during the COVID 19 period on July 19, 2020. Rwanda Governance Board urged churches and mosques to avoid serving Holy Communion or any similar practices in a manner that could increase the spread of the Marburg virus. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Marburg virus: Key prevention guidelines for places of worship

Monday, October 07, 2024

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana briefs journalists on Marburg situation in Kigali on Sunday, October 6. Photos by Craish Bahizi

New vaccines offer ‘hope to control’ Marburg virus, says minister

Sunday, October 06, 2024

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Rwanda gets 700 vaccine doses for Marburg virus

Sunday, October 06, 2024

President Paul Kagame meets Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization in Paris, on Saturday, October 5. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, WHO boss discuss collabo in containment of Marburg virus in Rwanda

Sunday, October 06, 2024

Rwanda is set to apply antiviral drug remdesivir for emergency use in response to the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak. COURTESY

What is Remdesivir, the drug Rwanda will use for Marburg virus response?

Saturday, October 05, 2024

Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) attends to a patient on April 24, 2024. File

Transforming eye care in Rwanda: Expert sheds light on country’s plans to improve vision health

Saturday, October 05, 2024

Eye care professionals in Peru build sight-saving skills during an on-site hospital training led by Orbis in 2023. Photo: Geoff Oliver Bugbee

Rwanda to host Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in 2025

Saturday, October 05, 2024

Minister of Health Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana officially confirmed Marburg virus disease in Rwanda on Friday, September 27. Courtesy

Rwanda intensifies efforts to prevent Marburg virus ‘export’

Friday, October 04, 2024

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How Rwanda detected the first Marburg virus cases

Friday, October 04, 2024

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Rwanda's battle against Marburg virus: A story of resilience, compassion, and hope

Friday, October 04, 2024

A health worker administers a vaccine. American pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences will donate thousands of vials of its antiviral drug remdesivir to Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Marburg virus: Gilead confirms remdesivir drug donation to Rwanda

Friday, October 04, 2024

A group of tourists during a visit to Cyamudongo, a fragmented forest near Nyungwe National Park. Rwanda Development Board and the Ministry of Health reaffirmed their commitment to ensure the safety and security of tourists and investors in the country on September 27. PHOTO BY WILLY MUCYO

Rwanda reassures tourists, investors on Marburg safety measures

Friday, October 04, 2024