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Skin rash is a distinctive symptom of Mpox. African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for urgent action to avert the concerning spread of mpox across the continent, on Thursday, August 8
Africa

Africa CDC calls for urgent action against concerning spread of mpox

Friday, August 09, 2024
Members of Fitnesspoint train at its facility in Nyarutarama. The premium gym, which has another facility in Kimihurura, boasts of top-notch training equipment and skilled coaches. Photo by Willy Mucyo.
Health

One premium gym wants to make fitness Kigali’s next big thing

Friday, August 09, 2024
According to the regulations of NEC governing the 2024 elections of senators, the submission of candidatures for the said positions runs from July 30 through August 11. Courtesy
Elections

Ten things to know about Rwanda’s senatorial polls

Friday, August 09, 2024
Officials and participants pose for a group photo during a recent workshop in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED - Bandebereho: Engaging men in caregiving, violence prevention to strengthen couples’ relationships

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Participants and officials pose for a group photo during the workshop on the project in Kigali on Wednesday, August 7. The project was entitled “Development of a Smart Wearable Device for Real-Time Risk Monitoring of Infectious Virus Spreading Case Study of COVID-19”. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: University of Rwanda’s smart wearable device to monitor infectious diseases

Thursday, August 08, 2024
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
Mpox or monkeypox as it is commonly known is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
Editorial

Africa must unite against MPox

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Rwanda Defence Force officer and residents during a tree planting exercise on the banks of Sebeya river in the Congo-Nile Divide region in Rubavu District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda secures $39m to restore Congo-Nile Divide

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Raising children, in itself, should both be natural and satisfying. Photo by Craish Bahizi

The burden of raising Grandchildren

Thursday, August 08, 2024
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), men are less likely than women to seek help for mental health issues. Photo: File
Health

Why are men reluctant to seek help for mental health issues?

Thursday, August 08, 2024
An alarming spread of unvetted information on outbreak of Mpox in Rwanda has highlighted the critical issue of health misinformation on social media.

Combating health misinformation on WhatsApp

Thursday, August 08, 2024