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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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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
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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
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
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No alcohol is the best choice, warns UN health agency

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says that WHO is scaling up its support and will work with the government of Rwanda to stop the spread of Marburg virus disease.
Health

Marburg: WHO says to scale up support to Rwanda in virus fight

Saturday, September 28, 2024
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What you should know about Marburg virus disease

Friday, September 27, 2024
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Rwanda confirms Marburg outbreak, steps up preventive measures

Friday, September 27, 2024
Rwanda will host the inaugural East Africa Pharma and Biotech Conference in Kigali on September 17-19, 2024. The country is also home to Africa's first mRNA vaccine plant.

Time is Now: Africa’s quest to become a global biomedicine hub

Monday, September 16, 2024