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A positive Marburg test. Rwanda confirmed the outbreak of the virus in the country in September.

Marburg outbreak: Once again, Rwanda’s resilience, leadership shine through

Sunday, November 03, 2024
Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, delivers his remarks during the handing over of a modern flagship facility (Alliance Building) located in Kigali on November 1. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Health

Rwanda unveils African Medicines Agency headquarters

Saturday, November 02, 2024
A healthcare worker administers a Marburg vaccine to a resident. The Sabin Vaccine Institute dispatched approximately 1,000 additional doses of its investigational vaccine in continued collaboration with Rwanda to address the ongoing Marburg virus outbreak. On Thursday, October 31
Health

Rwanda gets additional 1,000 Marburg vaccine doses

Thursday, October 31, 2024
Rwanda National Police officers train City of Kigali workers who to fight against fire outbreak. File
Rwanda

Govt orders employers to set safety committees to curb occupational hazards

Sunday, October 27, 2024
Gender-based violence can take many forms such as intimate partner violence, sexual violence, child marriage, female genital mutilation and so-called ‘honour crimes’. Photo by Alice Kayibanda
Law

Where and how to seek help in case of gender-based violence

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe, the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources. Courtesy
Agriculture

Bagabe, the food safety expert named new agriculture minister

Saturday, October 19, 2024
October 17 marked exactly twenty days since Rwanda declared the Marburg virus outbreak on September 27. Courtesy
Health

Marburg outbreak: What we know 20 days later

Thursday, October 17, 2024
A substandard abattoir in Kamonyi District. RICA recommends that all sorts of slaughtering should be conducted in registered and licensed slaughterhouses, equipped with the necessary tools and personnel for a hygienic and controlled environment.
Health

RICA explains risks in substandard abattoirs

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Rwanda has launched the world's first clinical trial for Marburg virus disease treatment. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda begins world's first clinical trial for Marburg virus disease treatment

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti visit Marburg outbreak response sites in Kigali on Wednesday, October 16. Courtesy
Health

WHO Africa chief lauds Rwanda's 'swift' response to Marburg outbreak

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
A view of artist's impression of Nyabugogo wetland that is set to be revamped. Fishing ponds are set to be established as part of the $80 million rehabilitation of five wetlands in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

Fishing to feature in five Kigali wetlands after $27m rehabilitation

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, addresses journalists during a media briefing on the Marburg situation on Sunday, October 13. Dr. Nsanzimana highlighted a positive trend, noting that recoveries now outnumber deaths. Courtesy
Health

‘Positive indication’ as Marburg recoveries outnumber deaths

Monday, October 14, 2024