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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.
Health

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

Saturday, July 27, 2024
James Kagaba, the Managing Director of Inyange Milk Powder Plant, gives Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente insights into operations at the plant as Ildephonse Musafiri, the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources (left) and Jean-Claude Karayenzi, the Executive Chairman of Crystal Ventures Ltd (Right), look on during a guided tour of Rwanda’s first milk powder factory in Nyagatare District, on Wednesday, July 24. Courtesy
Economy

Eleven things about Rwanda’s first powder milk plant

Saturday, July 27, 2024
Zora bots, Silverbells Rwanda and UNDP launch a trial program to train robots in speech and language therapy for autistic children.

Harnessing robotics to support children with special needs in Rwanda

Friday, July 19, 2024
Annick Ndabirorere, the engineer behind I&M Bank Rwanda's Green building during the interview in Kigali. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari (2)
Women

Meet Ndabirorere, the engineer behind I&M green building

Monday, July 01, 2024
Miners during a briefing before entering a tunnel in Rulindo District.
Health

How new health, safety standards will reduce mine accidents

Thursday, June 27, 2024
A nursing graduate, among the youth on a mission to educate and raise awareness on HIV, tests a Rwamagana resident
Health

Rwamagana youth lead fight against HIV stigma, new infections

Friday, June 21, 2024
Prisoners at Nyarugenge Prison. Civil Society members are discussing on how to re-integrate former Genocide perpetrators in the society. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Civil society, govt officials weigh in on reintegration of genocide ex-prisoners

Tuesday, June 11, 2024
A picture showing Bernadette Mukamihigo's home before and after. Over 900 housing units have been built to provide shelter for the survivors in Rulindo but there is still a need to bridge the gap of over 700 housing units
Housing

Rulindo, partners pledge to address housing issues for Genocide survivors

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Residents of Nyagatare district during RBC’s 10-day campaign to raise awareness about HIV prevention, especially among the youth. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

A look at PrEP and PEP in Rwanda’s HIV prevention efforts

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Miners on duty at a mining site in Rulindo District. The Ministry of Public Service and Labour has stressed. Silicosis mainly affects workers exposed to silica dust in jobs such as construction and mining. on May 16.
Health

Mining companies urged to ensure safety and health of mine workers

Friday, May 17, 2024
A doctor conducts eye screening exercise at Rwanda Charity Eye Hospital, located in Bishenyi, Runda sector, Kamonyi district, in the Southern Province. Photo by Willy Mucyo

It’s time to start taking eye health seriously

Thursday, May 09, 2024
People pull a car submerged in flood water along Thika Road in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, on May 1, 2024. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)
Africa

Kenya faces devastating losses as heavy rains trigger widespread flooding

Friday, May 03, 2024