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Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. Rwanda confirmed two cases of mpox on Saturday, July 27, the first outbreak of the infection in the country.
Health

Rwanda ‘well-prepared’ to handle mpox outbreak, says health official

Saturday, July 27, 2024
Dr. Richard Mihigo, Rwanda’s candidate for the position of Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Regional Office.
Health

Who are Mihigo's challengers for top WHO Africa role?

Friday, July 12, 2024
Neurosurgical operation at Kacyiru District Hospital on January 21, 2020. Sam Ngendahimana
Health

Kwibohora 30: Thirty years of rebuilding Rwanda’s healthcare from scratch

Thursday, July 04, 2024
The New Times

What important things does a 20-year-old need to know about money and finance?

Tuesday, July 02, 2024
A medic conducts Covid-19 vaccination exercise in Kigali in on August 3, 2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi

What is Africa’s role in the nearly failed global pandemic treaty

Monday, June 24, 2024
Health professionals conduct medical drills on how to handle Ebola patients at King Faisal Hospital on October 17, 2022. Rwanda has secured over Rwf150 billion for health emergency preparedness. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Health

Rwanda secures over Rwf150bn for health emergency preparedness

Monday, June 10, 2024
A health worker conducts the covid 19 mass testing in Kigali on July 17, 2021. Craish Bahizi

The utility of simple and clear public health communication

Thursday, May 30, 2024
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Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda’s ‘Itorero’ programme enhances WASAC Group’s commitment to service excellence

Monday, May 27, 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
Irembo staff donates blood during the exercise on Friday, May 4. Irembo, on May 4 announced its partnership with Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) to launch a blood donation initiative. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Irembo, Rwanda Biomedical Center team up in free blood donation drive

Monday, May 06, 2024
Specialists on mental health during an outreach program to meet residents upcountry for raising awareness on mental health issues. Courtesy
Health

Coping with miscarriage: Navigating mental health challenges amidst loss

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Dr Inyange is a neurosurgeon at the Kigali University Teaching Hospital (CHUK). Courtesy photo.
Women

Girls, be the difference the country’s healthcare is looking for — Rwanda’s youngest neurosurgeon

Friday, March 08, 2024