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Dr Edson Rwagasore, the Division Manager of Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).
Health

Mpox cases in Rwanda: One discharged, second still under treatment ‘but not in critical condition’ – official

Thursday, August 08, 2024
The World Health Organization has released $1 million to enhance the global response to mpox.
Health

WHO allocates $1m to combat mpox outbreak, announces further support

Thursday, August 08, 2024
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for increased funding and support for the response to the mpox outbreak.
Health

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

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
Mpox – an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
Health

Understanding mpox: Symptoms, transmission, prevention and more

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
The World Health Organization Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Internet
Health

Mpox: WHO boss says considering international health emergency

Monday, August 05, 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.
Health

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

Saturday, July 27, 2024
Speaking to journalists on Friday, Providence Umurungi, chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights, said rights of voters, candidates, media, and poll observers, among others, were generally respected
Elections

Rights body says Rwanda’s 2024 general elections were inclusive, safe and secure

Friday, July 19, 2024
The New Times

Living a healthy life with asthma

Thursday, July 18, 2024
Dr. Richard Mihigo, Rwanda’s candidate for the position of Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Regional Office.
Health

Who are Mihigo's challengers for top WHO Africa role?

Friday, July 12, 2024
The New Times
Africa

DR Congo detects at least 25 mpox cases in Goma – reports

Thursday, July 11, 2024
All people were evacuated safely after a fire incident happened at Makuza Peace Place in Kigali’s Central Business District on Wednesday, July 3.
Security

Police: No person harmed by fire incident at Makuza Peace Plaza

Wednesday, July 03, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto, acceding to pressure from Kenyans after several violent protests, has declined to sign the contentious Finance Bill 2024 to law. Courtesy
Africa

Kenya: President Ruto withdraws contentious finance bill 2024

Wednesday, June 26, 2024