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The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, receives a Marburg virus jab as the country rolled out a vaccination drive for front-line workers in Kigali on October 8, 2024. Courtesy photo

Global financial assistance is imperative to restore overburdened health systems

Friday, October 18, 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
The New Times
Health

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

Friday, October 04, 2024
The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, meets medical personnel to console with them after losing colleagues to the Marburg virus on Tuesday, October 1. Photo: Courtesy.
Health

Eight key questions about the Marburg virus answered

Friday, October 04, 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
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana briefs journalists on Marburg virus disease (MVD) situation on Sunday, September 29. He said that the Ministry is closely monitoring over 300 individuals identified as contacts of the confirmed Marburg virus cases. Courtesy
Health

Marburg: Govt monitoring over 300 contacts of infected people

Sunday, September 29, 2024
The New Times
Health

Rwanda confirms Marburg outbreak, steps up preventive measures

Friday, September 27, 2024
Children wash their hands to prevent the spread of Covid 19 at Groupe Scolaire Remera Catholique in 2021. Dan Nsengiyumva
Health

Schools prepared to thwart mpox spread as new academic year begins

Saturday, September 07, 2024
Samuel Dusengiyumva, the Mayor of the City of Kigali addresses taxi-moto riders during a meeting at Kigali Pele stadium. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Kigali mayor urges taxi-moto riders to help keep city clean

Thursday, September 05, 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers his remarks during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit. Courtesy
International

Xi’s statement at 2024 FOCAC Summit opening ceremony

Thursday, September 05, 2024
Dr Mihigo (Left) meets President Paul Kagame in June during the early days of his WHO Africa candidacy.
Health

Dr. Mihigo calls WHO Africa candidacy a "lifetime experience" despite loss

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO’s Director General stressed the urgency of the situation, stating that the Mpox outbreaks in DR Congo
Health

Mpox: WHO launches global response plan

Tuesday, August 27, 2024