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The Marburg viral disease was the most news-dominating topic for Rwanda in 2024
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The year Rwanda fought off two epidemics and achieved key milestones in delivering healthcare services

Friday, January 03, 2025
Malaria blood test, conceptual image

WHO warns over alarming surge in malaria cases in Ethiopia

Wednesday, December 25, 2024
The World AIDS Day was marked under the theme “End AIDS, My Responsibility.” 
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Rwanda observes World AIDS Day with renewed commitment to ending HIV, stigma

Sunday, December 01, 2024
Residents undergo a mass testing exercise of Non-Communicable diseases during Car-Free Day. The Global Week for Action on NCDs, runs from October 15 to October 22. Courtesy
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Tackling Rwanda’s NCDs epidemic: A call to action

Saturday, October 19, 2024
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, receives a Marburg virus jab as the country rolled out a vaccination drive for front-line workers in Kigali on October 8, 2024. Courtesy photo

Global financial assistance is imperative to restore overburdened health systems

Friday, October 18, 2024
The New Times
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Rwanda's battle against Marburg virus: A story of resilience, compassion, and hope

Friday, October 04, 2024
Medics during a medical drill on epidemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital, October 17, 2022. The Ministry of Health has reported that the death toll from the Marburg virus has increased to 10 on Tuesday, October 1
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Marburg Virus: Dealing with misconceptions, myths and misinformation

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana briefs journalists on Marburg virus disease (MVD) situation on Sunday, September 29. He said that the Ministry is closely monitoring over 300 individuals identified as contacts of the confirmed Marburg virus cases. Courtesy
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Marburg: Govt monitoring over 300 contacts of infected people

Sunday, September 29, 2024
The New Times
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Rwanda confirms Marburg outbreak, steps up preventive measures

Friday, September 27, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his remarks during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit. Courtesy
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Xi’s statement at 2024 FOCAC Summit opening ceremony

Thursday, September 05, 2024
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO’s Director General stressed the urgency of the situation, stating that the Mpox outbreaks in DR Congo
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Mpox: WHO launches global response plan

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Dr Richard Mihigo, Senior Director at Gavi, speaks to the media.
Health

Vaccine shortage impedes Africa’s mpox response, warns Dr Mihigo

Friday, August 23, 2024