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Mpox, a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus.
Health

Mpox ‘a crisis that demands our collective action’ – Africa CDC boss

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Agri-scientists work in Irish potato multiplication centre in Kiningi in Musanze District.
Agriculture

Top Rwandan crops on track to be 'genetically modified'

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Workers remove asbestos on one of buildings of the University of Rwanda in Huye. Courtesy
Environment

How is removed asbestos safely disposed off?                                                                  

Monday, August 12, 2024
Workers remove asbestos from the roof of one of the University of Rwanda buildings in Huye District. Courtesy

Why Rwanda is still grappling with asbestos removal

Saturday, August 10, 2024
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Rweru Sector celebrates new Rwf60m clean water supply project

Saturday, August 10, 2024
A woman brushing her teeth. Here are tips to enhance your oral hygiene. Internet
Health

Ten useful tips for your oral hygiene

Saturday, August 10, 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
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
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
Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

World Breastfeeding Week: Essential tips for effective nursing

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
Mpox – an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
Health

Understanding mpox: Symptoms, transmission, prevention and more

Tuesday, August 06, 2024