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Rwanda was declared polio-free in 2004 by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Health

World Polio Day: Why Rwanda still vaccinates despite being polio-free

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Since the outbreak in Rwanda, on Saturday, October 5, the Ministry of Health had reported 46 cases of the infectious disease and 12 deaths.

Five ways countries contained previous Marburg virus outbreaks

Sunday, October 06, 2024
The Marburg virus originated from the German city of Marburg in 1967
Health

Explainer: The origin of Marburg virus, name and nature

Thursday, October 03, 2024
Health workers conduct the Covid 19 mass testing exercise in Kigali July 23, 2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Africa cannot continue to breed disease outbreaks

Friday, August 16, 2024
The New Times
Elections

Who are the thirteen persons with disabilities parliamentary candidates?

Saturday, June 29, 2024
Stephanie Urchick, member of the Rotary Club of McMurray, PA, will become the second woman to take office as president of Rotary International on July 1, 2024. A Rotary member since 1991, Stephanie has served Rotary in many roles and capacities.
Women

Stephanie Urchick: Incoming Rotary International second woman president set to prioritize advancing peace

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The New Times
Africa

Disease outbreaks increase in Greater Horn of Africa after heavy rains

Friday, May 31, 2024
Sources of protein like seafood, organ meats, eggs, Brazil nuts, pieces of bread, cereals, poultry, red meat, eggs a banana, and food supplements rich in selenium are the foods highest in selenium.

The miraculous benefit of selenium micronutrient against HIV and SARS-COV-2

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Dr. Patrick Migambi, Division Manager of Tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases at RBC speaking to journalists on Friday, March 2024, in Rugerero Sector, Rubavu district
Health

Rubavu: RBC warns border community against Tuberculosis

Saturday, March 23, 2024
The Rotary International president, Gordon McInally is expected in Rwanda for a three-day working visit, from March 21-23. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rotary International president visits Rwanda

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
A community health worker collecting the data of a citizen using electronic community health system in Rwamagana district on Feberuary 22. Photo by Patrick Nzabonimpa
Health

New digital system launched to streamline community health workers’ tasks

Friday, February 23, 2024
Health Worker testing for hepatitis at Remera Health Center
Health

Mobile phone payments to frontline health workers boost motivation, impact – WHO

Saturday, February 10, 2024