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Africa

Disease outbreaks increase in Greater Horn of Africa after heavy rains

Friday, May 31, 2024
The funding will support BioNTech to establish mRNA vaccine research and development (R&D), clinical, and commercial-scale manufacturing capabilities at the company’s facility in Kigali.
Editorial

BioNTech-CEPI partnership is a shot in the arm for Rwanda’s vaccine ecosystem

Friday, May 31, 2024
President Kagame and other dignitaries officially inaugurate BioNTech’s vaccine manufacturing plant in Kigali on December 18, 2023. The plant is set for $145 million in funding. Courtesy
Health

BioNTech's vaccine plant in Rwanda gets over Rwf180bn boost

Friday, May 31, 2024
A health worker conducts Hepatitis mass testing exercise at Remera Health Center in Kigali on July 28, 2022. Craish Bahizi
Health

Inside Rwanda’s fight against Hepatitis B

Thursday, May 30, 2024
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, and Animal Resources Olivier Kamana and Coumba Sow, the FAO country Representative during the handover on May 21. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FAO hands 2 million doses of PPR vaccines for goats, sheep to Rwanda

Thursday, May 23, 2024
Kigali residents undergo a mass screening exercise of Non-Communicable Diseases during Car Free Day mass sports. Photo by Craish Bahizi

NCDs: Numbers may be silent, but these statistics should scare us all

Thursday, May 23, 2024
Residents of Nyagatare district during RBC’s 10-day campaign to raise awareness about HIV prevention, especially among the youth. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

A look at PrEP and PEP in Rwanda’s HIV prevention efforts

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Delegates follow a panel discussion during the Health Research and Policy Conference in Kigali on Monday, May 20. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

Experts explore strategies for building ecosystem responsive to Rwanda’s unique health needs

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Beekeepers in their farm in Southern Province. Rwanda joined the world to mark World Bee Day on May 20. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Beekeepers warn of decline in food production as bees face threats

Monday, May 20, 2024
The hospital was founded to address the gaps in the provision of eye care services in Rwanda. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari for The New Times
Society

Mashariki synergy: How a partnership between a Rwandan and Kenyan doctor birthed an eye hospital

Monday, May 20, 2024
Miners on duty at a mining site in Rulindo District. The Ministry of Public Service and Labour has stressed. Silicosis mainly affects workers exposed to silica dust in jobs such as construction and mining. on May 16.
Health

Mining companies urged to ensure safety and health of mine workers

Friday, May 17, 2024
Officials pose for a group photo with participants after receiving the certificates of completion on Friday, May 10, 2024, at a concluding business networking event at the University of Rwanda - College of Science and Technology. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Kigali-Kobe ICT Business Initiative empowers UR students with innovative tech-based skills

Wednesday, May 15, 2024