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International

Trump orders US to leave World Health Organization

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
The epidemiological situation of Mpox in Africa remains especially concerning, with high case counts observed in DR Congo, Burundi, and Uganda.
Africa

WHO: Mpox in Africa "especially concerning"

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
A medic takes care of a patient at King Faisal Hospital. Scientists are increasingly alarmed by the growing threat of zoonotic diseases—infections that jump from animals to humans. File
Health

Covid, Mpox, bird flu, MVD: Why viruses jump from animals to humans

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Medics during an operation at Masaka Hospital in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Govt scales up advanced healthcare training to meet growing demand

Monday, December 09, 2024
Olivier Uwishema, Rwandan researcher and founder of Oli Health Magazine Organization (OHMO).
Skills

Rwandan researcher receives UK’s Diana Award

Friday, December 06, 2024
Fruit bats have been identified as the primary source of the Marburg outbreak in Rwanda. Internet photo
Rwanda

Health minister on why killing Marburg spreading bats is no solution

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
 Medics participate in a medical drill on epidemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital, on October 17, 2022. The successful discharge of the last infected patients highlights the strength of the country's healthcare system. Photo courtesy.
Editorial

Marburg may be behind us but continued vigilance is of utmost importance

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Rwanda was declared polio-free in 2004 by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Health

World Polio Day: Why Rwanda still vaccinates despite being polio-free

Thursday, October 24, 2024
UVU Bio, a renowned biotech incubator that runs the recently inaugurated Bioeconomy Hub in Kigali, welcomed its first cohort for a one-month intensive training on biotechnology and laboratory skills in September. Photo by UVU Bio

To shape Africa’s pharma future, empower a youthful workforce to lead the way

Thursday, October 17, 2024
European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has announced a new financing arrangement towards Akagera Medicines Africa. INTERNET PHOTO
Science

European Investment Bank backs Akagera’s vaccine development in Rwanda

Monday, October 14, 2024
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Health

Rwanda's battle against Marburg virus: A story of resilience, compassion, and hope

Friday, October 04, 2024
The Marburg virus originated from the German city of Marburg in 1967
Health

Explainer: The origin of Marburg virus, name and nature

Thursday, October 03, 2024