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The death toll from the Marburg virus increased to 11 after one person dies from the disease on Wednesday, October 2. Courtesy.
Health

Marburg virus: 11 fatalities reported as seven new cases are confirmed

Thursday, October 03, 2024
Participants during an awareness campaign on Breast Cancer in Kigali in October 2023. Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Breast cancer victims don’t just need doctors, they also need you

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
FAO has been working with various actors and partners to make Rwanda’s goal of eliminating rabies by 20230 a reality.

Fighting rabies with education and early treatment

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
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Health

World No Alcohol Day: 10 ways alcohol is destroying your life

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Residents undergo a screening exercise for Non-Communicable Diseases in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Heart disease in children tied to preventable factors – medical officer

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
A student washes hands. The Ministry of Education has temporarily suspended monthly visits to students in boarding schools.
Health

Marburg outbreak: School visits suspended

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
No alcohol is the best choice, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa warned in its message on World No Alcohol Day, Wednesday, October 2. Courtesy
Health

No alcohol is the best choice, warns UN health agency

Wednesday, October 02, 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
Health

Marburg Virus: Dealing with misconceptions, myths and misinformation

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Brazil eliminates elephantiasis as public health problem. Internet
International

Brazil eliminates elephantiasis as public health problem

Tuesday, October 01, 2024
People wash their hands at Kimironko market. Photos by Joan Mbabazi
Health

Preventive measures rolled out in public spaces in wake of Marburg outbreak

Monday, September 30, 2024
Some of the inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Marburg outbreak: Correctional facilities adhering to general guidelines, says official

Monday, September 30, 2024
People should be practicing good hygiene, avoiding contact with sick individuals, and seeking medical attention immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, and vomiting.
Editorial

Stepping up vigilance against Marburg is for collective good

Monday, September 30, 2024