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No alcohol is the best choice, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa warned in its message on World No Alcohol Day, Wednesday, October 2. Courtesy
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No alcohol is the best choice, warns UN health agency

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Brazil eliminates elephantiasis as public health problem. Internet
International

Brazil eliminates elephantiasis as public health problem

Tuesday, October 01, 2024
People wash their hands at Kimironko market. Photos by Joan Mbabazi
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Preventive measures rolled out in public spaces in wake of Marburg outbreak

Monday, September 30, 2024
Some of the inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Marburg outbreak: Correctional facilities adhering to general guidelines, says official

Monday, September 30, 2024
Kigali residents undergo a mass screening exercise of non communicable desease. Rwanda marks the World Heart Day, which is observed on September 29 every year to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases.

World Heart Day: Six ways to prevent cardiovascular diseases

Sunday, September 29, 2024
A total of 32,407 cases of mpox, including 6,441 confirmed cases and 840 deaths, have been reported across the African continent.
Africa

Africa CDC calls for enhanced surveillance as mpox cases surpass 32,400

Saturday, September 28, 2024
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What you should know about Marburg virus disease

Friday, September 27, 2024
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Rwanda confirms Marburg outbreak, steps up preventive measures

Friday, September 27, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) during an eye screening exercise in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

The evolution of Rwanda’s eye care system

Monday, September 23, 2024
The world commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy.
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Mental health: How to recognise warning signs of suicide, address risks

Saturday, September 21, 2024
The total number of mpox cases in Africa has risen to 29,152, including 6,105 confirmed cases and 738 deaths, since the start of 2024. Courtesy
Africa

Mpox cases in Africa approach 30,000 mark

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Elon Musk’s Neuralink device offer medical breakthrough.
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Blindness: Could Elon Musk’s Neuralink device offer medical breakthrough?

Thursday, September 19, 2024